Thursday Rocks

As I walked to Manly for my swim this morning I noticed the big rock in the sky glowing and looking beautiful.

I arrived at Manly greeted with calm seas and a pleasant temperature reading.

We didn't see many fish on our swim, but we talked about the different rocks that we see or 'name' while swimming.  Below are a few of my favorites. What are yours?

Giant's foot rock. Anne models comparing her foot. Can you see the toes, arch and heal?

Then there is PJ Cave, I've seen up to 6 in there, how many have you seen?

Last summer I visited the below rock almost everyday to see the Octopus, you can just see the orange of the tentacles in this photo.

I think the shadow on this Rock looks like an ANZAC solider.

This heart rock and heart reef can be found off the point on a clear day.

We did see these baby cuttlefish or squid (we weren't sure which they were) today.  I see them most days swimming close to shore near Shelly.

I was also lucky to see Billy last weekend. It's always a treat to see a turtle.

I hope your swim was great, let me know what your land mark or favourite rocks are!

Alana

Winter Badge Collection 2021

The Winter badges are finally on their way! Congratulations to all those who completed their Covid-19 winter swimming challenge. As more than 500 swimmers qualified, the badge distribution this year will initially be via snail mail to maintain a Covid-safe environment for our volunteers. Unfortunately, only virtual handshakes and hugs from Ian, John, Anne and Pauline and contact-less distribution.
There are two ways you can obtain your badge(s)

• Method 1. Inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope place cash for your badge/s - $10 per badge for the Winter Badge (if you completed 20 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the WWW Badge if you did those swims without a wetsuit. Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge. 2063.  
• Method 2. Wait until Covid restrictions on gathering are relaxed. We will then arrange a time for you to collect your badges from us in person. No promises when this will be but it may be when the vaccination rate reaches 80%.

Badges will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you have any other badges that you are missing and wish to purchase, please include cash for those as well.