23/10/2013 – I’d rather be here than sleep in! :-)

127 swimmers in total including 1 brave Bolderdasher! Temp: 20.2

There’s always so much happening down at the south end of Manly beach everyday! We have so many people who swim with us now! Everybody has something going on in their lives that they just want to have a break in the ocean for 30 minutes or so to ‘reset’ themselves for the start of the day! I for one am NOT the same without my morning swim! Having a laugh and catch up with everyone too sets a great tone for the day!

A historical moment – Sarah (aka LSA) WITHOUT HER WETSUIT!! woo hoo!

Some people call this ‘miserable’ I call it a magical!

Some waves dumping on us as we went in – too shallow to duck dive…pretty forceful too…

See! Magical!

Majestic

Mysterious!

The waves felt big….there was some duck diving going on…. I learnt today from Mari who is doing her ‘bronze medallion’ with Manly LS Club – that waves usually comes in sets of 3. The 3rd wave being the biggest. Then there is a lull and then another set of 3 (usually) comes through. Good to know if you are a scaredy cat like me!

Ollie octopus on his way home from a big night out of hunting! I didn’t know this but Octopusses (sic) eat mainly ‘crunchy’ things – like lobster, crabs etc and the odd star fish!

Happy Birthday to Izzy!

I saw this floating in the water – it was a message to someone’s father who loved the sea 🙂

Back on dry land – we all scoffed absolutely DELICIOUS home made cakes for Izzy’s birthday!!

Did you know the Bold and Beautiful Blog is separate to the Bold and Beautiful Website! Go to the top of the blog and click on B&B Website and it takes you here –  http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/

And once in, there is so much to see!

One of my favourite sections is the Videos under “Gallery”

It’s great! So many interesting and fun videos of bold and beautiful and Cabbage Tree Bay  – http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/videos.html – My favourite video is the first one the Daily Telegraph Commercial!

This is also where you can buy BnB merchandise 🙂

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WHATS HAPPENING

Special Event – B & B Fundraising Dinner

As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing costs that need to be met.  To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful, inclusive, growing phenomena that it is please support this dinner, which is proudly supported and sponsored by The Steyne Hotel.

Tuesday 12^th November at 6.30 pm at the Steyne Hotel

Spaces are limited to 150, so first in best fed !
Tickets are payable at time of booking – $25 per head

It promises to be a fantastic night with great food, wonderful company, along with the screening of a compilation of fabulous videos taken by one of our super talented swimmers, Mauricio Fuentes, of B&B swims both above and below the water.  Screening of the B&B Documentary, filmed by Naomi Fryer, will also be shown for the first time assuming it makes it out of post production in time !!

There will be a sensational live auction too, with stunning original art work up for grabs by our very own Jenny Knapman. 

To ensure you don’t miss out, secure your spot now by purchasing your ticket here now.

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.

Bold and Beautiful Swim School

Sarah Anne Evans, B&B’s official Pacific Jules swim coach, has organised a group swim school at Shelley Beach for any willing B&B swimmers who want to improve their style. The cost is $30 and it’s limited to 15 people. During the 90 minute session Sarah Anne and Warren Evans will be covering how to swim with more efficiency, flow and speed! If the water is clear and calm enough they will film each person for feedback after the session via email.

The first course on 30 November is now full, but Sarah Anne will be organising another date before Christmas, so get in quick so you don’t miss out.

If you would like to book in you should call or email Sarah Anne and you will be sent further information, including the date, time and payment details.  Phone 0420 923 067  or email info@pacificjules.com.au

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Signing off Lesbubbles – below photo curtesy of Storchy! 😉