04/02/2014 – Amy, I’ve come all the way from Maroubra to find us a new home in Manly

Special message

Dear Amy

I’ve come all the way from Maroubra to find us a new home in Manly

love

Dave

 

Stats:

Water Temp: 20.3 C

Total number of swimmers: 136 + 3 bolderdashers Newbies: a few

Tomorrow’s Tides – Lo : 7.24 am 0.5 m (dead low tide for the swim, slightly less distance) Hi: 1.28 pm 1.5m

Sunset today: 7.59pm Sunrise tomorrow: 6.20 am (well into Bolderdash time now)

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It 6.20am, here comes the next ferry

 

New bouncer  at The Steyne

 

sunrise from the Corso and again at Manly Wine

 

Slightly shorter swim today with a Low tide of 0.5m (see Drinky 2nd from the right, next to Richard)

That’s right, I’m 44 today. Happy birthday Drinky

 

Ally & Robert

Jimmy Kara & the birthday boy

 

 

Nth Steyne lifeboat

 

The Pines

 

Coffee time

 

Marnix – its Dutch

 

Jasmin said to Lee, please don’t take my sister to Canada

 

Adam AJ Glen

 

Jane

 

Check out my badges, especially the 500KM

 

Alli and Nic did a run-swim

 

Retha

 

Candy & Anne

 

Nicky said, this is John he’s my brother

 

Debbie & Guy

 

Jenny

 

Louise said to Debbie, I got this colourful swimsuit to go faster for the Cole Classic

 

John & Frankie

 

Martin Glaudia Joy

 

Sarah Kara & Annie with the birthday boy

 

Cathy said, the water was warmer at Lord Howe but it is good to be back at Manly

 

Apres swim tables

John said, this is Nicky she’s my sister

Bruce said to Rob, I podiumed in the Cole Classic, but congrats to Sabine who won Gold in her age group.

 

 

Have a great week ahead

Simon

(Pa to the very cool Leila, Max & Matilda)

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Red Cap Swim

 

Donations throughout the month can be made here: https://redfebrelay.everydayhero.com/au/bold-beautiful-swim-squad-manly

 

B&B Monthly Dinner is back! – WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER!

GUEST SPEAKER is Belinda Curley, a Marine Ecologist based at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science at Chowder Bay. Much of Belinda’s research has been concentrated in our very own Cabbage Tree Bay. Belinda will present a short talk at the dinner about the importance of marine reserves for conservation, and will highlight the ‘four seasons of marine organisms in Cabbage Tree Bay’ – what we know about the creatures that live there, including dusky whalers, tropical and temperate fish recruits, jellyfish, port jackson sharks, giant cuttlefish and more.

This month’s dinner will be on Tuesday 11th February at 6.30 pm. The cost is only $20 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (including 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 secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW. This event will sell out, so please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.

B&B i-log

Now that the new work year has kicked in, save time and be ever so efficient, by using the B&B i-log.  It’s a smart phone friendly website so no need to download, just bookmark it.  There are so many good reasons to use the B&B Login – like no queues, no need for glasses to find your name, never missing the 7am call, and you can do it on the bus or ferry on the way to work.

Log your swim ANYTIME that day for an 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). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started

Summer badge swims

Every Saturday during summer there will be a 6km swim – usual route is to Freshwater and back; then once a month there is a 10km swim – this is to South Curl Curl and back.  However, the final route depends on conditions that day so it is a good idea to arrive a little early to have a briefing from the designated swim leader.  Both swims kick off at 7am.

The proposed date for the next 10km swim is 15 February depending on conditions.   This date will depend on final confirmation of local surf carnivals so keep checking the blog for updates.

Bolderdash

This daily swim to Queenscliff and back DEPARTS the surf club at 5.50am.  As these are generally intimate groups, please WAIT for everyone in the water before heading off.  Do buddy up with someone – great to be with someone who has the same pace – that way everyone is ‘accounted for’ at Queenscliff.

Staying safe

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.