01/08/14 – Happy Birthday to the Horses

So this is my first attempt at the smartphone version of the blog. Doing it this way will hopefully mean a more rapid upload except that so far I’ve had at least fifteen enquiries as to what I’m doing!!

Another fantastic day with loads of swimmers taking to the 16.4 degree water. A few rolling waves to smack you in the face, which is the best way to take your mind off the chill of the water.

The water clarity was very poor so no fishy photos. Just these of the happy pre and post swim mob.

Have a great day and don’t forget only one month left for winter badge swimming 🙂

Mary

The Wetpatch is back

The Wetpatch Crew will be down the beach for BNB this Saturday morning. Wander over, ave a look and see how the Wetpatch Car Seat Protector can help you with your active lifestyle.

Fathers Day just around the corner……the perfect gift for the dad who thought he had everything! You can buy on the day (EFTPOS available) for $69.95 or buy later online (@ RRP) with 10% of all sales to B&B members going to Royal Far West.

Special Event – Guest Speaker!

The next B&B monthly dinner is on Tuesday 12th August at 6.30pm at Bluewater Restaurant. This month’s special presenter is Ruth Hollows, the youngest daughter of Fred Hollows.  Her presentation is on how she is helping fulfil her father’s legacy through her role as Ambassador for Wild Women On Top Sydney Coastrek.

The cost of the dinner is only $20 a head which includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. 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 HERE NOW, 

Fred Hollows is a modern legend, and was many things to many people – a husband, a father, a friend, a skilled ophthalmologist and for a few politicians and bureaucrats, an irritating thorn in their side. Above all else he was a humanitarian. This explains why he was so passionate about improving the health of indigenous Australians. In 80% of cases blindness is unnecessary, it can either be avoided or it can be overcome through a simple operation. Since Fred died The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to well over one million people in the developing world.

Winter Badge season – only 5 weeks to go.

There are 14 weeks in the winter season.  To qualify for the prized Cold & Bold Badge you simply need to swim 20 times within the season ensuring you have swum in a minimum of 7 different weeks.  So, attempting to do it all in the first few weeks does not count!!  Make sure you use the i-Log to register your without wetsuit for the WWW badge.  The badge ceremony is being held straight after the swim on 21 September at the Royal Far West.

B&B i-Log

Log your swim ANYTIME of day using the B&B i-Log.  This is the best and easiest way to ensure your swims are recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email).   He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to use the .

Staying safe

Are you prepared for the return of the surf? Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly!  While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits.  Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf.  To read, or even download, click here.