Today we celebrate the man who’s work allows us to prepare and anticipate for what we should expect from Manly to Shelly each morning before 'toe hits water'. What two white chalked numbers are going to be put up on the wall of wisdom after Ian takes the 'official and final' reading – its the most anticipated piece of data for swimmers (Outside of the first in line Bluey/Jimble report of course…) - The water temperature.
Happy birthday Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (24 May 1686 – 16 September 1736)
Best known as the inventor of the mercury-in-glass thermometer, which was the first accurate and usable thermometer, and of the Fahrenheit scale, which was the first temperature scale widely adopted and standardized.
We thank you, Daniel, for your more than useful contribution to society; One that has stood the test of time and added value to all of us in some way big or small.
As we enter one of the most serene times of the year to swim its also this time of the year we start to shift our eyes to the mercury vial for the much coveted water temps. From not wanting to be caught off guard with your attire, simply curious, or force of habit, its something we all cant help but take part in.
So what sort of Temperature Gazer are you?
- Planning Penelope: Do you read the weather, conditions and surf reports the night...or even a week before deciding to head in? - "The wall is just a final confirmation for what I already know"
- Optimist Oli: She’ll be right - "A quick glance back at the wall before going in will suffice for me"
- Surprised Sally: Prefers to be surprised on the day and loves the unexpected - "I might look at the wall, I might not"
- Testicle Tim: The human thermometer - "I don't need to look at the wall I have my own instrument"
Whatever persona you fall into i think we can all agree that Daniel has given us a note-worthy tool or...at the very least a decent topic of conversation (or blog topic) for the day.
Have a great week all
MDP
John with the reading: 18.3 and balmy
Ewan with all his badges - going for 2 swims today I believe
6:30 crew with the return
Steve loving it
‘Fushun’ they say
Steve and friends
B&B monthly dinner – 8th June 2021
The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th June at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. To celebrate World Oceans Day, this month’s speaker is Robert Olive, co-ordinator and a senior turtle carer from the Australian Seabird Rescue (ASR) organisation, whose volunteers have been rescuing seabirds and sea turtles along the NSW coastline for over 25 years. Robert will talk about the amazing work they do and specifically about the rescue, rehabilitation and release of two green sea turtles, Billie and Ella in Cabbage Tree Bay.
There will be the opportunity to sign up to a Volunteers First Responders Training Course to be held on 26 June in Manly to learn about the capture, handling and first aid of seabirds, turtles and other coastal wildlife. Dinner attendees will also have an opportunity to help fund this important work. On the night, Bommie Australia, a Manly conscious clothing & beachwear brand, will donate 50% of all sales of their ocean inspired swim goggle bag range and beach accessories to ASR.
The cost of the dinner is great value at only $30 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). Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .
Winter Swimming
While we had hoped that the B&B could resume its normal activities by now, we are still bound by Covid 19 restrictions with which we would be unable to fully comply. So, for the near future, B&B’s operations will continue to be suspended. This does not mean you need to stop swimming. As an encouragement to swim, B&B will offer its usual badges over the winter swimming season. To qualify for a highly prized winter badge, you need to:
- swim from Manly to Shelly and return (or halfway swim) a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August.
- swim in at least 7 different weeks during the same period.
- log your swims.
If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (winter without wetsuit).
Since we no longer have restrictions on movement within the community, the Covid swim will no longer be a swim option and all swims must be at Manly. Should there be any restrictions imposed during the Winter period, The Covid Swim will return as an option.
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