115 Bold and Beautiful swimmers took the plunge this morning into an invigorating getting-slightly-chillier 17.1 degree surf…
Not sure how many early-lappers joined the Drinks Express – usually it’s around 17-20 people. (For the uninitiated, this is a quick
swim that leaves BnB central at 6.30am — great for badge hopefuls not wanting to wait too long at Shelly!) Here’s Drinky and Dave emerging
Changeover at BnB central…6.30am’ers finishing up while 7am’ers get started…
Dave brings our only ‘newbie’ today, his son Matt – welcome Matt!
Leisurely or reluctant…? Gotta admit I’m partial to loitering at the waters edge so I don’t have to wait too long at the point
Wonder if our resident yachtie has seen some our many photos of his home on the sea?
Simon and Jill (below) at Shelly…
Nick discovered a rather large octopus close to shore but it got busy hiding under a rock when we went to take a closer look…mmm, no surprises there I guess
And we’re away again…
Brian taking a leisurely look around
John, Sarah and Rainer getting up close to the Tardis…maybe wishing they were onboard??
Back to base…
Cathie and Sue having fun under-cover…
I tell ya folks…it’s harder than it looks
But then there’s beanies, warm sox…
coffee and friends…
Speaking of friends, Jules and Michael sent this postcard with greetings to ALL (from their recent visit to Carins)…always GREAT to hear from you Jules and Michael!!
For your Diary
Themed as The Great Gatsby with a Touch of Pink,
enjoy a night out with your fellow swimmers at the cinematic home of
Jay Gatsby, the old St Patrick’s Seminary in Manly (now the
International College of Management).
Be transported back to the 1920’s with the theme of The Great Gatsby with a touch of Pink. You will enjoy a night of fun and entertainment for $85, which includes a 3 course meal and drinks throughout the night.
Tickets are on sale and selling fast so head to: https://bnbball.arrangemyseat.com/ and book your ticket. Gather your friends, select your table and choose where you want to sit when you register.
Any questions? Ask Stephen, Nick, Krystyna or Snorkles at any swim!
Staying safe
With
the return of the winter swell, 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
Swimmers: 115 + the early-lappers
Newbies: Matt!
Water temp: 17.1
Sunrise: 6.37am
Sunset: 5.04pm
Low tide: yes…
High tide: ~ 12 hours laters
Have a great day all!
Sparkles signing off for Lovely Lainey (big hugs to her and Ted xx)
21 comments
lesley
11/07/2013 at 1:23 pm
WOW you wouldn’t know it was your first time Sparkles! You are a natural!!
worth the wait.. hehe
NICK! WHat are you doing to that poor octopus!!!!!!??
Mary
11/07/2013 at 1:28 pm
Sparkles! Magnificent blog – please do more 🙂
Lips
11/07/2013 at 1:57 pm
Agree with Mary. Please take Mondays! PLEASE!!!
Lainey Loo aka Elaine
11/07/2013 at 2:05 pm
Yes Sparkles what an improvement on the usual cheesy Thursday blog! Well done, knew you would do a great job! It sounded cold today. Hope Renae didn’t put her wettie back on after her 20 www swims!
lLesbubbles
11/07/2013 at 2:09 pm
Yep she totally did!!!!
Jill Rankin!!
11/07/2013 at 2:18 pm
You Go Girl! Sensational snaps … Great blog really captured the undercover dressing purrrfectly!
Stephen Coulter
11/07/2013 at 2:45 pm
Great blog Sparkles – did it take long to come up with the “Welcome Matt” line – killer! 😉
Robster
11/07/2013 at 2:47 pm
Nope, not biting. I know you love me.
Alyson
11/07/2013 at 2:52 pm
Just for the record I love cheesy Thursdays 😉 but sparkles did do a fabulous job… Well done!
Lips
11/07/2013 at 2:58 pm
Could the Integrity Police please check on the 6:37am sunrise?
Just want to avoid churning our legal team (again). The last thing we need is readers complaining to the open water swimming ombudsman about false and misleading statements regarding sunrise / sunset.
Thanks.
lesley
11/07/2013 at 3:07 pm
umm I meant Renae totally wore her wetsuit!
(not Sparkle’s blog “was an improvement on the usual thursday blog”)
Renae Fowler
11/07/2013 at 3:25 pm
Great Job Michelle.
Renae Fowler
11/07/2013 at 3:26 pm
sure did elaine and it was oohhhhh so sweet. xx
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
11/07/2013 at 3:45 pm
Yep, fantastic blog, Sparkles!
Beautiful swim, beautifully captured…..
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
11/07/2013 at 4:06 pm
… and Joe Earl, once again the lone doubler…..just making it back before him, but getting close!
….and Lainey, we all still love your blogs and look forward to seeing you back next week:-)))))
Ros(-e)
11/07/2013 at 4:47 pm
Agree agree agree: great blog! Loved the photos of the hoodie change. Should get extra points for “difficulty”!
Jenny Holmes
11/07/2013 at 5:34 pm
Oooooooh! I just love getting my endorphin rush early in the morning swimming with the Bold & Beautiful in the cold and beautiful sea….
Nick D
11/07/2013 at 7:18 pm
Hey… I was VERY gentle with the octopus… and he was happy I wasn’t Greek or Chinese 🙂
Nick D
11/07/2013 at 7:19 pm
Sparkles i think you were born to blog! 🙂
Slow Ian
11/07/2013 at 7:35 pm
So now we have the octopus tickler as well as the dolphin whisperer. Where is the whale wrangler? it’s getting very close to whale day (24 July. Time for someone to step up!
John S
11/07/2013 at 9:18 pm
Sorry Lips, out of our jurisdiction and being good Aussies it’s a RDO in any event.
Todays blog sparkles!
xx