It's the B&B Christmas party tonight. The time of year where we see a lot of our swimming friends all scrubbed up with their clothes on! There were a few tickets available this morning- check swimmers Facebook page if you still need one. Dancing is allowed this year and it's amazing to see how full the dance floor gets around 7.30 pm! Hope you like my christmassy Cuttlefish!
The sun appeared after this photo of the early swimmers was taken and it was so nice to see it after lots of cloud and rain. The bay was quite flat and the jellies from yesterday had mostly gone. The water temp was up to 20.4.
Dorset was back after knee and shoulder ops. He is an absolute legend, he helps fund seahorse hotels and the planting of crayweed etc. There is a great evening (another one!) at The Steyne on Wednesday when marine experts will talk about all the positive environmental things going on. There is also a kahoots marine life quizz put on by Selma and myself. It's free and the link is at bottom of blog.
Jimmy gives the swim the thumbs up.
So does Heather!
Simone crosses over with a few of A Team
Brian, Bernard and John B
Jon,Suzie, Jan, Gary, Drinks, Dave, Michele and baby 'Arnie' post-swim.
Mermaids, Kath, Brooke and Lyndell
Another one of Dorset with Bernard
Reef Leatherjackets
Moray Eel
Fiddler Ray
Catfish
All these creatures sighted just metres from Manly beach the last few days and rocks towards the point. My favourite place to snorkel/swim at moment!
Happy Christmas from 2 of our faves!
Lainey xx
B&B is BACK!!
From 1st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:
- Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
- Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
- Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
- Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.
Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments.
Volunteers Greeters Needed
In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian ([email protected]) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.
SUMMER BADGES
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:
- The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4th December.
- There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
- If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.
By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:
- Summer Challenge - swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
- Summer Super Swimmer - swim 50 times over summer
In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY SWIMMING.
SOLD OUT
Unfortunately the Christmas Party on 7th December is now sold out. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for cancellations, can you please email Ian ([email protected])
Science at the Steyne
Wednesday, 8 December 2021 - 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Test your knowledge with ocean trivia then hear from marine experts in their field on all things - oceans from seahorses to seawalls, cray weed to corals.
Free but bookings essential at:
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne
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