14/3/17 Congrats Michelle on 500km – a wonderful journey

Congrats Michelle on achieving your 500km today, Martin is just a stroke or 2 behind, and should tick  over 500km tomorrow.

What great smile.

The walk of honour.

Our Tuesday yogi’s enjoying their practice and a lovely sunrise.

Men of Manly B & B getting ready.

Looking forward to a great swim.

Looking forward to the swim, it was a little rough getting out through the waves. A lot of swimmers entered at 1/2 way.

What a sunrise. A bit white water today, my flippers came in handy to get out to the point.

Michelle & Martin, ready to enjoy a special swim together.

A couple that swims together – stays together! Its even more fun to share our swim with a loved one.

Girls of Manly B & B.

Peta, looking very casual & relaxed on her push bike.

Merryl and Napoleon. Looking great together. Although Napoleon was a little distracted by the birds.

Stunning colours today in the sunrise.

These guys are very funny, Roger & Derek. They have a lead with no dog?

These dogs made us all look twice today. What a size difference!

The gang heading out through the waves.

I really enjoyed my swim today, hope you all did too.

Have a great day, Jenny :))

(PS Bloggers end note, happy 83 rd Birthday… Grahame Kent …aka…Dad, visits us in Manly when he is in Sydney)

Stats:
Swimmers: 180
Newbies: 0 (waves scared them off ?)
Water temp: 23.3

Monthly Dinner – Chat Night!

The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 14th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Come along and have a chat with your swimming buddies, or meet new ones. This is always a fun night, so don’t miss out. The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option) and corkage (for byo wine only). 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,

2017 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 2nd April

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 2nd April, 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, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2017 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…

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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.

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