Mornin’ all. Inner Westies here. Gorgeous swim. 63 newbies – can you believe it! May they hang on with us over the winter months… SD total swimmers estimate 437. Water 24.1 degrees, air about 26. Water calm and clear. Couldn’t ask for more perfect weather.
Is it worth getting up early on a Sunday morning?
People gathering early… thinking about
…
Sea nice and flat
Lots of kids today swimming – good sign I reckon!
Morning Will
Lisa ready bright and early!
Lovely Lara and friends – so good to see you !
My two favourite blokes.
Apple expert!
Jillian looking fab
First swim – welcome!
Emma signing Chloe up – never too young…
Got my cap and goggles – ready to swim!!
So was it all worth it this morning?
Fi2 contemplating early at the point…
Definitely worth it. Doesn’t get much better than today.
We’re off to Huskisson doing triathlons next weekend, but we’ll see you very soon!
Em, Fi1, Fi2 and Mickey xx
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The B & B Monthly Dinner is on Tuesday 14th February
The first B&B monthly dinner for 2017 will be on Tuesday 14th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be Nigel Marsh, who is best known for his creative pursuits. As well as the author of three books – Fat, Forty and Fired, Overworked and Underlaid and Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up – he is also the co-founder of Earth Hour and the founder of the Sydney Skinny. Nigel will talk to us about the Sydney Skinny swim. So bring your special friend and celebrate Valentine’s Day with your B&B friends.
The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl 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 avoid disappointment and secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW.
New B&B Budgy Smugglers…
The new B&B Budgy Smugglers are now available on line from the Budgy Smuggler website. Remember, part of the profit from the sale of our swimwear range goes to the Royal Far West. Here’s where to go to order them:
Mens: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/mens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful.html
Womens Bottoms: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-bottoms.html}
Womens Sports Tops: http://budgysmuggler.com.au/womens-swimwear/bold-and-beautiful-sports-top.html
Womens one-piece swimmers will be available in January.
Budgy Smuggler creates 100% Australian made swimwear.
Available for Men, Women and Kids.
Shop at: www.budgysmuggler.com.au
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.
4 comments
Bill McCaffeine
February 12, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Great Blog Emma and, as you say, its great to see so many kids coming along
Edwina
February 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm
I agree, love seeing kids do the swim. Good luck with the triathlon! Glad I swam early reading 437 swam 😜
Elizabeth
February 12, 2017 at 1:36 pm
There were indeed lots of people and kids today. A really nice swim. Have fabulous triathlon and I hope the weather is nice to you. Just sharing I saw Shelly the Tyrtle and I saw her come up for breath and I am still excited.
Emma
February 12, 2017 at 1:41 pm
Turtle sighting? Too exciting! How wonderful! Emma