Pacific Jules

We live in dangerous times

But fortunately there are still duskies.

Seriously though, if at the beach please observe social distancing as we are all constantly reminded. It's a government mandate

We live in strange times. The word unprecedented is heard daily. Often. 

 

unprecedented
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adjective
never done or known before.

 

The current and recent events are most certainly unprecedented in our lifetimes and it's all we can do to keep calm and carry on.

 

Fortunately (or is it?) we humans are a resourceful bunch and have multiple strategies at our disposal to get us through these uncertain times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and of course this - in small groups only. B&B as an entity is suspended until further notice.

while following these simple safety measures when around other people

 

 

Last weekend many beach goers disregarded the social distancing mandate and the government in consultation with police and surf lifesaving closed beaches and subsequently concluded the surf lifesaving season early.

 

Surf clubs buildings are closed

 

 

As are rock pools

Dee Why

 

South Curl Curl

 

 

Currently the Northern Beaches are not closed for swimming but this morning lifeguards were constantly reminding the public to observe social distancing.

This is precious and we must observe this practice for others' health as well as our own - mental and physical.

We don't want to lose this.

 

 

The joy of being in open water with the sunbeams shining through

 

 

Of course the fish won't care if we're there or not, although I'm sure Gary will miss Lainey

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT NOTICES

No swimmers in the Bold and Beautiful Group until health advisory is to swim. There are BB swimmers in self isolation, and in essential services providing front line care to the rest of us, in a range of suburbs.  

A reminder: The  Bold &Beautiful swim has been suspended until further notice.

If you are out and about at this time, please take care, be safe and adhere to recommended guidelines.

Summer Badges

We are aware that some people missed out on their hard-earned summer badges last weekend. Assuming that it is safe and legal to do so, Anne and Ian will be at the benches from 8 until 8.30 am on Saturday so that you can purchase your badges. Please bring the correct money and maintain personal distancing protocols.

Note that, it is OK to log your swims while the B&B is suspended, but there will be no badges awarded while the suspension applies. This will affect the winter badges if (as appears likely) the suspension is not lifted by the end of winter.

B&B Blog

In an effort to keep you engaged during this difficult time our blogging team want to hear from you. Our bloggers have free reign during this time, so if you have photos or anything interesting to share, you can send it to our bloggers at boldandbeautifulmanly@gmail.com. Show us how you are spending your time in isolation.  What is your favourite B&B memory or photo? Tell us why you love the group so much. We will share your stories and photos on the blog over the coming months.  Please show your appreciation of our blogging team by commenting at the bottom of the blog.  It is also possible that, in these difficult times, you have a need that someone in the B&B community may be able to fulfil (eg do you need somewhere to live, are you isolated and need help with shopping, or have you run out of toilet paper?). Feel free to ask in the comments at the bottom of the blog. Above all, stay safe.

Bluewater Cafe

Like all restaurants, Bluewater Cafe has had to limit its activities to takeaway only. I am informed however that they will still provide the B&B breakfast for you to takeaway. The new owners Jane and Kwan have continued to support the B&B so let's try and help them through this difficult time.  Find more details on their current menu and operations on their Instagram page @bluewatercafemanly (Facebook page coming soon).

 

What am I listening to?

I was going to post something pretty and happy, but Bob Dylan went and ruined it all by releasing his first original song in 8 years. I know you won't listen to it unless you're a fan.

 

Stay safe, stay healthy folks

Focus on safety

Today's blog features the A team demonstrating a very effective Covid 19 avoidance technique, more demos, hints and tips to come

Some early starters including one our resident spectres, Nearly Headless Nick.

As the sunrise gets later, the lights come on

If Namaste is a good enough handshake substitute for Prince Charles  and the oompa loompa it's good enough for us, right?

   

We are showing good progress on the Namaste front. Ian had to be bribed, however.

Cheryl, Belinda and Clare appear to be taking it seriously while Robyn's just over it.

Rebels

Gillian at least has repented

Throwing caution to the wind

And some alternatives for if “the divine in me respectfully recognizes the divine in you” is not your thing

And there's always Konnichiwa

Playing safe

Playing safe in one way, taking risks in another (flippers nearly floated away)

Lovely wobby on the way to Shelly

Lens blur issues

I didn't see a single fiddler ray.

The groper didn't want to play

I was enjoying swimming with the little fish

when suddenly.......

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wait for it

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be patient

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For the lucky ones who saw this gorgeous turtle, it made our morning.

For anyone who is wondering, Dive+ is an app I've just started using. It's not the most user friendy of apps but it does have a fairly good underwater photo (and video) editing function. You can edit up to 8 photos per day with the free version.

2020 Summer badge ceremony. Sunday March 22nd 

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

All 2020 summer badge qualifiers will be presented with their well-earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming winter badges. 

 

 

 

Some decisions are not always the best ones

On running down to the shore to catch the early swimmers this morning, I was assaulted (yes assaulted!) by a truly awful smell. So awful I can't think of a family friendly way to describe it so I won't even try. We all need our immune systems to be working in this time of plague, confusion and no bog rolls, so I decided today's blog would be a Dry Blog.

Turned out I may have been over-reacting. Or just being a wuss.

So here are some of the 6:30 swimmers heading out

and some budgy smuggler clad bums

Beach looking deserted

Wowflower Robyn holding fort, waiting for the rest of the Guardians of the Wall

Gillian very deservedly enjoying the (low carb) fruits of her efforts

Robyn doing a great job blog tarting in the absence of the major culprits

Edwina on the left has just come back from volunteering in Nepal. Well done!

Newbies

Lee said the conditions  were not brilliant

And again. We'll have to call her Super Chicken (she's everywhere, she's everywhere)

Some more swimmers waiting for 7am

It's not being a blog tart if you like being sociable

The intersection

Spotted a cuttlefish........


Took a walk towards Shelly

Alison took these next 2 beautifully framed photos

I ran into Rob on the way back

The shower scene

Looking happy post swim

Happy to have completed his first swim

These folks did a double today

Triple swim - wow!

This is a depiction of beach pollution levels at around 9am today

Hanging out

Management notices

Medibank Free + Active Swimmer of the Month 

The Swimmer of the Month for February, courtesy of Medibank Free + Active, is Shannon Quartly. Shannon will receive a $100 Rebel voucher. Congratulations Shannon. 

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

All 2020 summer badge qualifiers will be presented with their well-earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming winter badges.

A gift from Monday

Coming into Autumn and then Winter, the later sunrises are a photographer's dream - regardless of the conditions there is always something to delight and amaze. Actually we are very fortunate that we are able to interact with the seasonal cycles all year around, especially those of us who work indoors.

Some of the 6:30 starters

So this if for people who like lots of colour saturation

Some of the women (and a very good boy) of the wall

Bindi waiting for her Daddy

Newbie

High fashion on shore

and in the water

Why is the ocean wet? Because the sea weed

Shelley, photos by Pauline

The blogger, photo by Pauline

Le grand fromage, photo par sa femme

Newbie made it back, congrats

Did you leave your cap and goggs? Kate will bring them tomorrow

 

 

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 . 

What am I listening to? Here's a song about a woman who lives by the river, and it's not Suzanne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1LAq0BIw1M

 

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.

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

We have sunshine!

Enjoy today - we have more rain coming! However the swell will start swinging around to the south, bringing calmer conditions to our gorgeous bay, and while the forecast is for a few days' rain, there shouldn't be as much as last weekend

I arrived early and decided that today would be a dry blog despite improving swell conditions. Walking down on the sand early ( well, before 6:30) I was aware of the debris on the beach and well, I decided it wasn't time for me to risk my immune system andventure into the briny yet. Also I'd brought a better camera (aka the beast) and  wasn't going to leave it unattended.

Bringing joy to the heart of every 2 year old...

John B keeping fit

The Manly clubbies were training as usual (photo brightened with a filter thanks to a free Google app) 

the 6:30 drinkless express similarly enhanced

Roger is one of the owners of the arms. He plays at not wanting to be photographed

But I got him

Shelley has no such inhibitions however

JK giving a high level advisory

The Wows

Bindi

Beachside entry

Spectators

Now who would be fooling about  in the water like this?

The half way entry looked calm enough but entries and exits always need timing and skill

Shelley

This is Jim who is here on a break from the Colorado winter with his wife Cathy. They are off to Uluru in a few days; hopefully when they come back the conditions will be nicer.

A few shots from Manly Point

The shower scene

Ostensibly demonstrating the level of debris in the water, but really just flashing their bums

MM

The MOB (Men Of The Bench)

Happy smiles all around

Stats - 3 brave newbies (it does get better), around 150 swimmers and quite a few walkers and frolicers. Water temp 21.6

What am I listening to? A few weeks ago I happened on a conversation (participants will forever remain nameless) about offspring and their predilection for experimentation in substances of a questionable nature.

This ditty gives a slightly different perspective. Enjoy.

 

 

Sunshine on a Rainy Birthday- Sunday 9th February 2020

Your Sunday Vlog!
Click the YouTube link!

Thanks for watching,

Jac Shell

Royal Far West Charity Golf Day – Cromer Golf Club Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Funds raised go towards supporting children in regional areas who have been impacted by the devastating bushfires, as well as those living with the insidious and enduring effects of the drought . Help us direct our services in the most effective way by supporting kids and their carers who are at risk of long-lasting mental health challenges and trauma-related disorders. You can help us strengthen the long-term wellbeing and resilience of these communities by participating in our inaugural Royal Far West Golf Day.

Including 18 holes, breakfast, lunch and donation to Royal Far West – 7am – 3pm

Contact Desiree for more details -  dcreedon@royalfarwest.org.au  or call 1800 961 001

 

 

Swimmer of the Month

The Medibank Free+Active swimmer of the month of January is Rob O'Brien, who will receive a $100 Rebel voucher. Congratulations Rob!

Not just any long weekend

This was how the beach looked at 6:30 this morning

I got a distance glimpse of some early starters (the Drinks Express)

And a little closer

And the man himself leaving the water a bit later on

26 January is currently celebrated as Australia Day

The original human inhabitant of this generally refer to 26 January as Invasion Day or Survival Day. Something for us to turn our minds to, I believe.

And from a creative perspective, this from regular swimmer, WOW Georgina Hart. Wow indeed

Belinda greeted me with words from the latter perspective, and brought her indigenous hair to the swim

While JK and Shelley took the black armband concept to the next level with Karen looking on admiringly. Very elegant

A very impressively inked back

Belinda again with photobombing Clare. A few people in contention for the blog tart of the day award

Fellow bloggers Lainey and Elizabeth also in contention. Today is Lainey's 9th anniversary of swimming with the Bold and Beautiful

Being part of the B&B blogging community is so special. My fellow bloggers always inspire me with their perspective, commentary and photography. I like to think we push each other along. 

Everyone point to the newbie (one of 34, of 660 swimmers, that's lots!) And while on the subject of stats the water was approximately 23.2 degrees.

Lisa, Cheryl, Clare

Proud grandma Pauline with very gorgeous Mason

So nice to see happy friends and families!

 

A small subset of 4 families who arrived together for the swim

Colby, who is everybody's friend

On this day we hold an Australia Day ceremony

After hearing a speech from Izzy, we sang the national anthem with Cathy (I must say I feel hypocritical about the boundless plains bit, so don't vocalise it)

Then on to the water with stops for obligatory blog tarting

The A team, well some of them

Lainey and Edwina

Kudos to fellow blogger Edwina, she dived down to the sand off the point to retrieve this plastic bag. It's pretty deep and she did it with no flippers. Legend! With fellow legendary literary blogger Elizabeth

Ocean Shenanigans 

The water was not clear today and I had to get close up to capture these mermaids (photogaphically that is, mermaids are way too cunning to ever be caught by mere humans)


Can you see the fiddler ray in amongst the churned up sand and rubbish? Thought not, but it was there. There was lots of rubbish. Be like Edwina and many others and please bring rubbish out of the water. Special call-out to Upper Management Ian who brought a bright blue plastic ice cream container from the middle of the bay all the way back to Shelly. On his head. Impressive.

The shower scene

Stand up and be counted with your body art. No censorship here. 

That was Bronwyn's newbie friend Michael

And Colby again, giving the blog tarts a run for their money

And why are pieces of 8 called pieces of 8? They just arr

The Monthly Dinner – 11^th February 2020 – Guest Speaker

 

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Julianna Kadar, who is a PhD student at Macquarie University. She is also a member of the Homeward Bound Program which is working to build and upskill a network of 1,000 women in STEM over ten years. Julianna will talk about her study on the Behaviour of Port Jackson Sharks. Her work involves finding out more about the activity patterns of the Port Jackson shark using bio-loggers. Her study includes both captive and wild experiments and aims to analyse distinct shark behaviour signatures. Her talk will cover variation in behaviour, social networks and migration of our lovable PJ.

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. 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 .

 

New B&B Merchandise

 

Fancy a new item of B&B merchandise to brighten up your wardrobe.

Check out B&B’s new T-shirt for summer (also available in white type) 

 

Orders are available online along with all of our fun B&B merchandise at: https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/clothing.html 

 

Taking a leaf out of Elizabeth's book today, and will mention books (well one book) not music. I'm currently reading Blind Vision, an autobiography by James Pittar, a distance swimming athlete who swims with us occasionally. Oh and by the way he is very vision impaired (retinitis pigmentosa). It reads like a boys Own Adventure, so much that you forget the challenges he faces just to do the things we take for granted. You can buy it from www.inspiringbookshop.com and on Kindle

Have a great and safe day, see you next time.

 

Another Feisty Surf Swim

There's always lots going on here on  weekend days and today was no exception.

Roz organised one of the famous B&B cake stalls, this one to raise funds for the Red Cross Fire Appeal

Amelie did a fabulous work decorating these cup cakes

The cake-fest continues tomorrow, so as Joe the Gadget Man used to say, bring your money with you. Edible contributions to the stall will also be very welcome.

There was a bit of surf this morning

A reasonable sized crowd today, although down from the Christmas and New Year weeks

But still a few newbies

Shaun's Angels, Lisa and Bin

Jo's new puppy Ginger getting a big smoochy kissy kiss from Edwina. That is one cute hound




6:30 swimmers coming back, 7:00 swimmers heading out

Not the only photographer in the village

The waves were up a bit, but manageable

Shortly after the let's go at the Point

All swim styles are legal here

At Shelley

Chris (on the left with Greg, Sue and Daphne) is heading back to Hong Kong after 2 months in Sydney

Announcements for double, triple and 6km swims

Let's go!

The swimmers of multiple laps milling about the Point

A nice shot of Inge if I say so myself. Some of the 6km swimmers in the background, preparing for an anticipated rough passage

Doublers and triplers at Shelley. They say swimming is good for your mental health........

Some surf club action coming back in

And a surfer

Not as powerful as it looks, but coming in was a little bit of a challenge

We made it, though

No management notices that I can see

Newbies - quite a few

Swimmers - also quite a few

Water temp - over 21

What am I listening to?

This!