05/03/2014 – GLORIOUS!!!

There are 2 groups of BnB swimmers – in the first group there are those who just want to get to Shelly and back as quickly as possible, a whale in the bay would just be an annoying obstacle ;-)…. the 2nd group are those who enjoy everything the bay has to offer…and currently there are more in the 2nd group because it’s just so glorious! 

 So peaceful, calm and perfect !

Storchy comes under the rarer 3rd group…those who pretend to swim but are here for all the attention! Bill McCaffeine is in this group as well… 😉

Everywhere I looked today was a scene of beauty ready for my camera….(except above pic)

Sparkles back from one of the ealier swims…apparently there is a 5.30am group at the moment and they say that the water glows from all the phosphorus! Well worth a look I would say!

Brad wishing he had his wetsuit on before this first ‘cold’ wave hits him!

The sun was singing Alleluia

Ian Nicol celebrating his birthday at Shelly! Happy Birthday Ian and sorry about the blog tarts!! 

And thanks for the pancakes at the benchs afterwards!

Below – This is what the 2nd group get up to! 

Synchronised swimming…

…meditation groups…

Mass fish gatherings…

Swimming lessons….taught by the fish!

Even the fish blog tart! 😉

If you want to be part of the 2nd group swim on the far left side on the way back from Shelly – there is so much to see!! 

IMPORTANT: Don’t miss the B&B documentary, Dr Salt, starring our very own Robbie Byrne, to be shown at the B&B monthly dinner next Tuesday – only two days after it premieres at the Byron Bay Film Festival. Limited seats still available. Book now. See the Bottom of the Blog for details.

One of the original Bold and Beautiful swimmers Anita keelan below, is all smiles after her team, the NSW Swift’s Netball team win round one of the ANZ championships. (Anita is the technical coach for the Swifts)!! Congratulations!

A word from one of BnB sponsors – Logan and Mason – http://www.loganandmason.com.au/home.aspx

Jenny Reed of Logan and Mason would like to offer a free personalised shopping service to any B&B members who need help with Manchester. She has found that many people are confused with thread counts, sizes, pillows, quilts and that putting together the right look for their bedrooms is daunting.  Her service would include a home consultation where appropriate. You can call Jenny on 02 8084 9917. What a great offer! Thanks Jenny!

Bottom of blog – with updates and changes so please read!

2014 Summer Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the 6km and / or 10km swims, now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Venue is the Royal Far West on Sunday 9th March straight after the regular swim!

To cover the cost of the sausage sizzle breakfast, a $5 donation will be payable at the gate.  Bookings are essential to ensure there are enough sausages.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

Badges are $10 each so if you could bring the correct money that will help the morning run smoothly, thank you.

The Badge Ceremony Breakfast will be shared with launch of an inaugural event for the Royal Far West.  Sydney law firm, Wotton + Kearney and FDC Construction & Fitout have joined forces to help raise awareness of the great work RFW does with the children of rural NSW, by doing a three day cycle from Dubbo to Wagga Wagga.

Teams from each organisation, along with former professional cyclist and Royal Far West’s ambassador, Scott Sunderland, will cover the 490km travelling a route from Dubbo – Trundle – Forbes – West Wyalong – Temora – and finishing in Wagga Wagga.

For further information on the bike ride: http://ridingforcountrykids2013.gofundraise.com.au/cms/home

Monthly Dinner at Bluewater – Tuesday 11th March at 6.30 pm

It’s Movie Night!!  And the stars are the B&B swimmers.  Don’t know if there will be a red carpet (maybe pink), but come and see Dr Salt. The movie was written and shot by Naomi Fryer late last year will be screened on the night.

With a limit on the numbers, bookings are essential.  The cost is only $20 a head which includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (including a vegetarian option) and corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. All beers, glasses of wine and deserts are an optional extra at the special price of only $5 each!

Do mark this must attend event in your diary, follow the link B&B Movie Night Dinner to book.

If you are in Byron Bay on the 9th March you can see the Bold and Beautiful movie there as well as that is where it will DEBUT!!  It’s called Dr Salt and here’s a link to details:http://www.bbff.com.au/programme-2014/?venue=360

B&B i-Log

Almost 50% 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). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

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.

Stats:

124 ticked and i-logged swimmers!

Newbies: 6

Temp: 22.2!!

Signing off: Lesbubbles (and thanks to Renae for the awesome synchro swim pic!!!)