Pacific Jules

I don't like swimming.... I love it

Hi everyone, well the last day of summer has really turned it on for us - sunshine and a clear calm ocean. What a way to greet the weekend!

The early ones

Still quiet at 6:38 - the early swimmers have left... where is everyone?

The stalwarts

Quite a few newbies

Brendan and Brad.... did I get that right?

It's Flavia's second swim but she still feels like a newbie

In the absence of Rainer (say hi to your Mum for me), Shelley is fine tuning the art of the photo bomb

The crowd arrives, and what a jolly crowd it is.

Is it striped t shirt day?

Today is Rare Disease Day and there was an information table about it

And these lovely girls were doing face painting as part of it

Jon's t shirt - nice.

JK had announcement about the bluebottle (faces fall)

There are none. Also, the Rare Diseases Day people were running a raffle for some pairs of fancy new goggs, and (as if that was not enough) they were shouting coffee.

Gypsy was hoping that dog treats might be on offer

Lots of love happening

Heading into the water at last

Father and daughter

Another young newbie

This is Elizabeth and Fiona discussing their 6km strategy.

 

Shelly

Ian, the grand fromage

And now for the marine creatures

I don't think the turtle was too impressed with the huge audience

I saw him walking on the water as the sharks were coming for me....... ( it's a quote, don't stress)

Wave shot, best I could manage this morning

Lucky raffle winners

Management Notices

Temp: 22

Swimmers  more than 180

Newbies quite a few

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book atwww.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html . 

2020 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 22^th March

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 22^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 per person donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and .... RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here NOW  https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2020-summer-badge-ceremony.html

BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC 2020

Every year Freshwater SLSC hold a Swim that is our major fundraiser. Many of us swim with the B&B and we would love to see our fellow B&B Swimmers join us at Freshie this Sunday. All the details are in the link below, and Simon Phin or Chris Tyrell would be happy to answer any questions from anyone over the next few days. 

https://www.freshwaterslsc.com/the-barney-mullins-swim-classic-2020-2/

Adam Graham's 10km Swim for his Bushfire Fund  

 Just to let you know that yesterday, Adam took to the Millfield School pool in the UK to undertake his 10km ( 200 laps of the 50m pool) swimming challenge.

 He successfully completed the challenge in 2hrs 34 mins, comfortably within his 3 hr target.

 His project aroused quite a bit of local attention in Somerset where Millfield School is located. The local radio station BBC Radio Somerset interviewed him before and after the event.

     He asked us to pass on his sincere thanks to your members who kindly donated to his cause.

  Here’s a link to a 3 sec video clip showing him looking rather exhausted after the swim!

Download VIDEO-2020-02-05-12-46-03

 

What am I listening to? On Thursday I had the very good fortune to see 10CC in concert, supported by Russell Morris and his band. While I am a very big fan of the latter I have to say 10CC pretty much lifted the roof off the Enmore. 

Here is a video of the band in its current incarnation. The young vocalist is excellent and a great fit with old timers.

Friday 28 February 2020 End of summer days

A gorgeous sunny day today to swum. Water is calm and getting clearer. Not only was the turtle spotted - by others - but there was also a massive dusky at the point - spotted by others - and also a fever of cow nosed rays. I saw them. Thanks to Fiona and Gemma. Unbelievably elegant

Happy birthday Bruce Baird and newbie Matt. Many happy returns to Shelly Beach for you both. Elaine took some photos which will be posted on facebook and added here later

Don't forget 6 km swim every Saturday and 7 March is the last 10km chance for a badge. 

 

 

 

 

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book atwww.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html . 

2020 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 22^th March

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 22^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 per person donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and .... RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here NOW  https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2020-summer-badge-ceremony.html

BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC 2020

Every year Freshwater SLSC hold a Swim that is our major fundraiser. Many of us swim with the B&B and we would love to see our fellow B&B Swimmers join us at Freshie this Sunday. All the details are in the link below, and Simon Phin or Chris Tyrell would be happy to answer any questions from anyone over the next few days. 

https://www.freshwaterslsc.com/the-barney-mullins-swim-classic-2020-2/

 

Adam Graham's 10km Swim for his Bushfire Fund  

 Just to let you know that yesterday, Adam took to the Millfield School pool in the UK to undertake his 10km ( 200 laps of the 50m pool) swimming challenge.

 He successfully completed the challenge in 2hrs 34 mins, comfortably within his 3 hr target.

 His project aroused quite a bit of local attention in Somerset where Millfield School is located. The local radio station BBC Radio Somerset interviewed him before and after the event.

     He asked us to pass on his sincere thanks to your members who kindly donated to his cause.

  Here’s a link to a 3 sec video clip showing him looking rather exhausted after the swim!

Download VIDEO-2020-02-05-12-46-03

Thursday 27 February 2020 [w]here comes the sun

A goodly amount of cloud cover meant that it was very dark this morning. This did not discourage the early swimmers of which there was a huge number today. 

Bit of seaweed washed up on the shore but I am glad it was not in the sea. On the baton transfer between early and 7 am swimmers there was a good trudge through it required

 

Newbie Ryder went to beautiful North Head to see the sunrise recently but instead saw the beautiful site of the early swimmers in their pink caps swimming across Cabbage Tree Bay so he joined today. Welcome Ryder and I hope you loved the swim. The conditions were lovely today

Swimmers and swimmer to be

Ian and Michael joined today. They are at a Strategic Planning (yawn) workshop today and usually swim at Bondi so they have travelled overseas to get here. Welcome. I still recall the international water polo show match at Bondi Icebergs I watched a few years ago where the water polo was great but the star of the show was the Bondi with waves washing the ref into the pool over and over under a dramatic sky. 

Also, my favourite reality show is Bondi Rescue. I get all my information about Bondi beach comes from that show. 

This group is a lot wiser than me about swimming in the sea

John and John -nice swimmers in both senses

Matching beauties

Into the water

Ernie from Canadia!!!

He has been coming to Manly for 5 years and manages to attract the attention of the blogger. I think it is because he LOVES the swim. Lovely to see you again! I am a Lucky blogger today

The doublers at Shelly while I was looking for the turtle

I saw this but while it was nice, even with Cheryl seeking to help me, I did not see the turtle. It was being koi today

 

Management Notices

Temp: 22

Swimmers 180

 

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book atwww.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html . 

2020 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 22^th March

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 22^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 per person donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and .... RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here NOW  https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2020-summer-badge-ceremony.html

BARNEY MULLINS SWIM CLASSIC 2020

Every year Freshwater SLSC hold a Swim that is our major fundraiser. Many of us swim with the B&B and we would love to see our fellow B&B Swimmers join us at Freshie this Sunday. All the details are in the link below, and Simon Phin or Chris Tyrell would be happy to answer any questions from anyone over the next few days. 

https://www.freshwaterslsc.com/the-barney-mullins-swim-classic-2020-2/

 

Adam Graham's 10km Swim for his Bushfire Fund  

 Just to let you know that yesterday, Adam took to the Millfield School pool in the UK to undertake his 10km ( 200 laps of the 50m pool) swimming challenge.

 He successfully completed the challenge in 2hrs 34 mins, comfortably within his 3 hr target.

 His project aroused quite a bit of local attention in Somerset where Millfield School is located. The local radio station BBC Radio Somerset interviewed him before and after the event.

     He asked us to pass on his sincere thanks to your members who kindly donated to his cause.

  Here’s a link to a 3 sec video clip showing him looking rather exhausted after the swim!

Download VIDEO-2020-02-05-12-46-03

26/02/20 - Debris, Seaweed & Sticks

Today's swim came as a bit of a shock following yesterday's turtle sightings and clear waters but spirits were high as we climbed through the seaweed and swam through logs, twigs and sticks for a great sunrise and summer water temperatures.

 

Starting with the finish line today to give you a feel of the new seaweed start:

 

Then back to the start again and the healing property's of seaweed creating Ellie awesome smiles all round:

 

Elaine doing her bit to pick up balloon plastics that could confuse the turtles:

 

What murky conditions?!?!

 

6:30 belles

 

Triathlon teams:

 

Happy Birthday family swim:

 

And a happy birthday for tomorrow:

 

Seeing double(s):

 

Great collection of newbies today:

 

Trio of seasoned swimmer school friends:

 

Stunning sunrise despite swimming through some dubious sections, you never regret a swim!

 

Water temp: 22

Swimmers: 162

Newbies: 8

 

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February. That's today folks

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete as it includes a few short informative videos about the different shark mitigation measures, along with some of the results. 

25/02/2020 - Moments of awe... swimming with Turtles, Sharks, Rays and other Wonderful Creatures!

What an ahhh...mazing swim this morning! So clear with such a lot of marine life around and what's more a Turtle! A small Green Turtle with a tracker on it's back. I heard about him from the early swimmers and found him near Shelly Beach and then again later on near the shed! Luckily lots of swimmers got to share this amazing experience! 

There were around 250 swimmers today on this warm, sunny morning. The water temp was 22 degrees and we had 9 newbies! There were a few little stingy things as in sea lice but nothing too serious. Looking on the bright side I think the sea lice give all the other creatures lots to nibble at, and so everything appears!

The morning started off with a gorgeous sunrise...

...and always nice to see Peter who finds walking difficult at the moment but never has any problems swimming :-)

Marije was overjoyed when we saw the Turtle swimming close to the rocks at Shelly Beach

Some of the Babewatch Crew who saw the Turtle too...

Murray trying to look away from the camera when I caught him with the Turtle ;-)

Lucy and the Turtle

Bibiana and the Turtle

Angela and Bibi with the Turtle

There was a Wobbegong off Shelly too!

Fiddler Ray

Mados and Luderick

Old Wives over the Crayweed

School of Squid near the point. I didn't get a photo of the Duskies but I did see 2 on my second swim!

Rick from Ottowa, Canada celebrated his birthday with his first B&B swim today!

It wasn't Lucy's b'day but she enjoyed her first swim with Dave, Gareth and Kirsten

It was actually quite calm but I managed to get Jill, Matt and Sarah being hit by a wave!

Roz and Henrietta...Kate and Andre

Eagle Ray

Banded Wobbegong yesterday

https://www.facebook.com/elaine.dejager/videos/pcb.10213504205033466/10213504152872162/?type=3&theater

 

Gary the Groper yesterday

 

Have an amazing day folks and try and get in the water soon! Conditions like these don't last! Videos I always find hard to post on blog but you can go to my Facebook page Manly Mermaid or I'll post on swimmers page later

Lainey Loo

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February. That's today folks

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete as it includes a few short informative videos about the different shark mitigation measures, along with some of the results. 

Monday 24th February 2020 HB Jac & Ranya + Cake

Happy birthday Jac💕🏊🏻‍♂️🐬🦄.

Lots of birthday cake.

 

Water temp 22.1 degrees, 200 swimmers, 3 newbies including:

Elise & Hannah.

I swam @5:36 to the pipe with these guys.

Yes it was dark but no stingy things.

Ali enjoyed Ali’s cup cakes.

Richard, Jo & Pirate swam @6:06.

Masters boards look fantastic.

6:30 express went to Shelly.

Bootie circle.

Cam’s Pre-swim stretch, Fifi’s return.

7:05am crew.

Babs & Bee (daughter & mum).



Lyndall & Lesley.

 

Ian & Lesley.

I like bearded John and his t-shirt-with a message. 

 
Happy birthday Ranya with Simon, cake & bench boys.

Have a great week ahead

Simon

 

Moody sunrise - a portent?

It's been an interesting Summer to say the very least, but on arriving early at Manly to blog, the dark morning tells me that we are coming to then end of it.

The clearer ocean conditions of the past few days another sign of the coming Autumn.

This group came from Tamworth to swim in Sydney. Yesterday they swam at the North Sydney and Andrew Boy Charlton pools (presumably in the city) and today Manly and somewhere else to be decided.

And in they go. As yet nobody knows.......

An arty shot

The early swimmers doing their thing

oh no!!!!!

Meanwhile swimmers were gathering, blissfully unaware

This lovely cossie is a fund raiser from Budgy Smuggler. You would be adding to your extensive cossie collection for a good cause

Where's breakfast?

Newbie

Newbie

Peter

JK made an announcement. Although I didn't hear it I know the content. There are bluebottles. People have been stung. Your options are

don't swim / swim in the harbour / go north along the beach / swim into the bay and take your chances.

Have I missed anything?

The harbour option

Look closely

and behold!

Manly Ferry photo courtesy James Frawley

Shower scene

Second from left is swimmer of the month Rob. Swim like Rob. On the right is Janet who swam in the bay and did not get stung

Breakfast worth waiting for. And your dollars go to a good cause - Manly LSC

Notices:

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February. That's today folks

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete as it includes a few short informative videos about the different shark mitigation measures, along with some of the results. 

 

What am I listening to? Well, this coming Friday I will be listening to Paul Kelly's 13 Ways to Look at Birds and Twilight at Taronga.

A preview

Saturday 22 February 2020 Feeling connected

It is good to feel connected to something or someone. When I meet a person and find out they swim, I immediately am more interested in knowing more about them because they like swimming. Is there a lovelier sight than a swimmer across Cabbage Tree Bay with a pink cap? Hard to imagine what it would be. Today there were weather clouds above and sea lice clouds below. The visibility was vastly improved compared to the last few weeks and the temperature was lovely

 

Following a great tip from Tim Pickles I spoke to Peter Pickle who visits annually to swim with BB. He has done so for more than 10 years when, as he said, there were far fewer swimmers. He swims with the early group at 6.30 am and he also has family in Sydney to visit. The rest of the time he lives in Sweden having met his partner in a kibbutz in Israel (where by the way I have seen there are some enthusiastic open water swimmers; see the "Did you Swim Today facebook page for photos). Peter wisely lives not at Ystad where the Wallander series of novels by Mankell are set but near the setting for the film location for the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Gnesta (the book's setting of Hedestad does not exist. ). How enjoyable to swim in the sea and also join family to swim. During this visit he has encountered a range of conditions. That is a topic for endless discussion. I can never tire.

Here is the early crew under cover before going out into the rain. There was a group even earlier still and they had lights on their caps because it was dark in the rain. Yikes

happy birthday Jon!

Lots of people including newbies arrived and got ready for a 7 am start:

 

Including Gino who is swimming less frequently than before at Manly but still swimming. Good stuff!

And newbies. Welcome

Kevan is from the UK and is wearing fluoro lime to stand out. He is from industrious Macnhester, a city that is so hard working it has a worker bee for its logo. He has come to visit Manly to meet his beautiful new granddaughter. Congratulations. And, being English he is also swimming. It was a bit hot for him but he was quite familiar with the rain. Also in the photo is the truly delightful Jeremy also visiting from the UK. Regulars John and Justus kindly posed to balance out the fluoro

Marije and swimmer friends

John and swimmer friends

Danny and Tony in comparable colour

Don't need tint today!

Some very tall early swimmers return before we even set off. They reported it was a great swim

Changing of the guard 7 am down the ramp as the 630 exit

Triathletes training for Husky 

A tiny but of bump in the water

 

We are the Quantified generation - measuring everything

Allie and her sister

An action shot

 

Evidence of the improving visibility, Roz saw a cuttle fish and Anne got a great shot which she kindly shared

Notices:

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February.

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete as it includes a few short informative videos about the different shark mitigation measures, along with some of the results. 

 

happy birthday Jon!

Lots of people including newbies arrived and got ready for a 7 am start:

 

Including Gino who is swimming less frequently than before at Manly but still swimming. Good stuff!

And newbies. Welcome

Kevan is from the UK and is wearing fluoro lime to stand out. He is from industrious Macnhester, a city that is so hard working it has a worker bee for its logo. He has come to visit Manly to meet his beautiful new granddaughter. Congratulations. And, being English he is also swimming. It was a bit hot for him but he was quite familiar with the rain. Also in the photo is the truly delightful Jeremy also visiting from the UK. Regulars John and Justus kindly posed to balance out the fluoro

Marije and swimmer friends

John and swimmer friends

Danny and Tony in comparable colour

Don't need tint today!

Some very tall early swimmers return before we even set off. They reported it was a great swim

Changing of the guard 7 am down the ramp as the 630 exit

Triathletes training for Husky 

A tiny but of bump in the water

 

We are the Quantified generation - measuring everything

Allie and her sister

An action shot

 

Evidence of the improving visibility, Roz saw a cuttle fish and Anne got a great shot which she kindly shared

Notices:

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful", is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, "The Bold", is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February.

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete as it includes a few short informative videos about the different shark mitigation measures, along with some of the results. 

Back to it's best!

After a couple of weeks of rain, debris in the water, wild conditions and the feeling of swimming in a cappuccino... this morning was back to Bold & Beautiful glory!

Lots of people out and about in Manly doing their 'thing' whether that be in and outs with the surf club, booty camp with their pin up boy Storchy leading the way... or our very own Bold and Beautiful swimmers heading into the water!

It was 22.4 degrees in the drink... and it felt like a warm embrace from a long lost friend! Clarity returning, conditions restored to calm and inviting.

Voted Manly's nicest guy the last 22 years running... Derek is never one for the spotlight!

The early leader off Shelley Beach this morning was none other than Sterling... putting in a very strong first 100m.

Kara always competitive up front...

But it was the Ghost who took out top of the podium today with a big effort out front!

An old acquaintance of mine, from my church in London, book has gone to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list. It's a wonderful collection of ink drawings called 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'. This is my favourite page from it... and a beautiful goal for all of us!

Have a great day... and if you have been holding off... get back down to the swim! The beautiful in Bold and Beautiful is back!

The Bishop

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday February 20 Every picture tells a story & every dog has a tail

One way of looking at our Bold & Beautiful Swim is a great collection of stories, as you can see from some of the genuine characters  below. It began with a great story about Julie and her friends swimming to Shelly and back, and they started a truly global community. They were followed by the story of two mates from Northbridge called Ian and John who took it upon themselves to run the group so caringly and generously. And then there’s the great yarns you can hear from the WOWs, the benches & Bluewater. We know there is something special about stories about hearing them, sharing them and watching them on our favourite programs. Experts say we are hardwired to receive messages and lessons by way of story, literally from the cradle to the grave. Every great story is a heroes journey. On one level It’s the hero in the story meeting challenges and overcoming them either humorously or more seriously. On another level every story is our story, as we meet challenges and find surprising resources, and even more surprisingly wonderful people, to help us overcome them.One of our swimmers Karen Sander has started a Storytelling event every month starting March at the Steyne. The details are here (Story Room). 

I hope you’re enjoying your story, And we know from storytelling it’s always happy in the end, and if it’s not happy, it’s not the end. 

May you have a happy ending. 
Pete Anthony















Special thanks to Lainey & Rob who took some of the great photos above.