03/06/2014 – The day of the big camera

At least 99 B&B swimmers soaked up today’s beautiful sunrise.

 

The early swimmers confirmed that it was indeed calm, clear and most importantly for those doing the WWW (Winter Without Wetsuit), warm.

 

 

The golden sun did its best to keep up warm while we gathered under the tree and stuff belongings into every spare centimetre along the table.

 

 

Sadly, one swimmer’s bag did go missing from under the tree.  So if you picked up the wrong bag, please let Ian know.

 

 

After yesterday’s challenging waves, the calm, rolling surf was just enough fun with out the panic attack.

 

 

 

 

Today I ventured to the eastern end of Shelly.  The swimmers here are a welcoming lot.  They tell me they enjoy watching the antics of the Fast Swimmers, who gather in the middle, and the Blog Tarts inhabiting the western end.

 

 

 

There was a bit of excitement at the Blog Tart end as a photographer with a really big camera turned up!!  Blog Tart heaven I would have thought.  The photographer was as elusive as a garfish, but I did manage this slightly blurry short at the point.

 

He is actually doing a photo shoot for the Cancer Council on active lifestyles.  Perhaps he should come back on Sunday when we do our Biggest Morning Tea which is the raise money for the Cancer Council. If you can’t make Sunday you can drop a few coins into the fundraising page at B&B Morning Tea.

Our old friend the cuttlefish with the missing tentacles was out and about just of Shelly.

 

 

Here is Nick doubling his swim while communing with said cuttlefish.

 

And this shot is testimony to the ethos of the B&B swim – just do it any way you can.

Relatively quiet under water.

 

One of the gorgeous Blue Gropers breakfasting off Shelly.

 

 

Diamond Fish

 

And this one is from Stephen Coulter.  A cormorant fishing!!

 

Best finish to the swim was the black forest cake provided by Inez.  Very welcome finish to a great swim.

 

And speaking of photographers, Chris Miller who worked for Getaway is the guest speaker at next Tuesday’s monthly dinner.  More details below, but you would be mad to miss this one.  It is filling up so book now by clicking here!!

 

Have a great day and see you tomorrow for day 4 of winter swimming.

 

Mary

 

 

Bottom of the Blog – the very useful stuff

Monthly Dinner – Bluewater Cafe, Tuesday 10th June at 6.30 pm

This month’s guest speaker, Chris Miller, is a freelance cameraman who worked on the TV program Getaway for 20 years. Chris has travelled to many exotic locations where he has filmed both above and below the water. Chris will talk about his experiences swimming with Whale Sharks in Western Australia and cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Australia.

The cost will be only $20 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of main to choose (incl a vegetarian option) and corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff.  All beers (including four pines beers!), wine and deserts an optional extra at the special price of only $5 each. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL, so book here now!!

 

Winter Badge season kicked off 1 June.

You know you want one!  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!!

The Biggest Morning Tea ever

Help B&B regular Miguel Maestre (aka the Crazy Bull) fight cancer this May and June, and make this year’s Biggest Morning Tea the biggest ever!  Please share his video or maybe even organise one with as many friends as possible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqn8zLeMJZk&list=UUoqsI4BQjKoFanMQOy5VEIw

 

 

B&B i-Log

Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!!  Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is 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 get started.

Staying safe

We have had seen the return of some serious waves and rips this past week!  Were you prepared? 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.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  99 and counting

Newbie:  0

Temp:   20.2degrees

Sunrise: 6.52 am

Sunset: 4.54 pm