10/3/2015 Shades of Grey

Another spectacular start to the day with a glassy low tide and warm morning with no bities and clean water. Many stayed for doubles today and soaked in the magic conditions.

 

Looked more scary than it was.

 

 

Swimmers HQ.

 

Its not really cold despite the emerging wetsuits.

 

Peter and apprentice blogger Jenny limbering up

 

7 Oclock or there abouts

 

The 6am warriors

 

Synchronicity in the grey

 

A touch of colour

 

The high road

 

 

The only way home

 

The waiting room

 

The nursery

 

See my agent

 

The gathering

 

The press home

 

What are those shapes ?

 

The last push

 

The green

 

Green grass of home

 

The long walk home

 

The places we’ve been

 

 

And back to reality.

And some general announcements.

A quick note from the starters gun (John Kelly)…

I found a watch on the seabed on Sunday 1 March 2015.  If you want to claim an underwater watch found on 1 March, please email pennyfarrant@bigpond.com with details of watch (make and colour) and where you lost it.

Special Event – Wine Tasting Dinner!

B&B Monthly Dinner at Bluewater Restaurant is next Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm, and includes an exclusive wine tasting for B&B members and their friends.  Bluewater and FESQ & Company Fine Wine Distributors will provide a fabulous meal with four excellent wines to taste from the Tomich Winery in South Australia.  FESQ’s wine specialist Ryan Montgomery will be on hand to explain the subtleties of each wine.

Only $30 a head – includes wine plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains options.  Beer or (additional) wine and desserts also available at only $5 each. Bookings are essential. Numbers are limited and are filling fast.  Please book HERE to avoid disappointment.

Help Support Shelly the Turtle

A Baking Day will be held on Saturday 14th March to raise funds for Shelly the Turtle’s tracking tag so we can watch where she goes once released, and contribute to research into Green Turtle migration. Any extra funds will go towards turtle rehabilitation programs at SEA LIFE Sanctuary.  Please contribute if you can. Sharnie will be hanging out by the benches on the day please bring baked goods there. Any non-bakers can contribute as consumers on the day!

The Next B&B Swim School

It’s that time again! Join Pacific Jules coaches Warren and Sarah Anne for an hour in the ocean and learn  to swim with less fight and more flow! This one hour session in the water will help you understand the way your body relates to the water, how to slice through with minimal effort and  naturally build up speed and endurance.

When : Saturday 14 March 9:45-10:45am
Cost : $25
Location : Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome. What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit compulsory, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards! Please email info@pacificjules.com.au for more information or to reserve  your place.

2014 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 22nd 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 venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 22nd March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, Plus RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2014 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.

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.  Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.