23/02/14 swim stars

Today’s swim was much the same as every other swim, warm water, fun small waves, inclusiveness and all with a group of superstars! Lucky us!

 

A few dusky clouds, but sadly I didn’t see any dusky whalers.

 

I love these crowd shots, a happy hectic group all preparing for the same fun activity.

 

Here’s the ramp at 6:58am ……still all prepping.

 

Here’s Ian meeting the newbies. Welcome!

Let’s meet some Superstars.

 

 

Another new person joins us today. Hello.

 

Oh and here’s Sky, getting in on the act.

Nigel enjoys swimming on a Sunday! I wonder why?

Quick stretch before jumping in the ocean.

Look out! There’s even Tigers (male on the right) in the water today

 

Father and son

Father and daughter

Lone Ranger

 

 

Jenny asked me to get this photo of her 😉

 

Nigel embracing the waves.

 

 

 

Crowd shot time. Here’s the neat group at The Point.

 

Let’s go. See the little splashes as you all head off.

Filters on the next two shots of the whole of Shelly.Is this B&B 80 years ago?

Or 40 years ago?

 

There were plenty of fish out today, all mixing in with each other, just like we do!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to all those that swam the last 6km swim yesterday. Having swam my first 6km swim this Summer, I know how it feels! Well done to all the 6 & 10km swimmers this Summer. Keep an eye on the blog for badge presentation ceremony.

Here’s a photo of the early 6km group courtesy of Elizabeth.

 

 

 

**** Big News****

Your Sunday swims are about to get a whole lot more attention!

Recently, I’ve been on a recruitment drive and enlisted three more bloggers to make up the Sunday Dream Team. It’s great to mix it up once in a while and it means I can join Nick down at the Boatshed on a Saturday night! Keep an eye out over the coming weeks for our new faces.

 

 

Stats:

Everyone:220

New swimmers “Hello”:20

Water temp: 22.1

Sunrise:6:37am

Sunset:7:38pm

 

Heart Month

February is Heart Research Month, and we’re raising $1 for every kilometre we swim during the month.

We need to start kicking this along! The swimming is going ok, but a little more for the $$$$ would be great. Here’s the update…

https://redfebrelay.everydayhero.com/au/bold-beautiful-swim-squad-manly

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.

Bolderdash

This daily swim to Queenscliff and back DEPARTS the surf club at 5.50am. As these are generally intimate groups, please WAIT for everyone in the water before heading off. Do buddy up with someone – great to be with someone who has the same pace – that way everyone is ‘accounted for’ at Queenscliff.

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.

Signing off: Snorkles