25/10/13 – Smooth Sailing

After a couple of weeks of NE swells, murky water and choppy conditions, we have a week forecast for flat conditions and southerly waves, which means clear water and smooth sailing people!

Another typical sunrise this morning – great conditions for Booty Camp I hear you say? – or a Bolderdash? The sunrises right on 6:01am today!

If you look closely, you can see the 6:30 express coming out of the Shelley station…

…and here they are emerging back at the terminus…

There was Something About Mary this morning  – She’s back!

…and the word was out….

JA was all business.

Sky was looking for “slow swimmers”

Anniewannie tried to look cool when she copped this little special which sounded like a Wallabies front row packing down…

…are you OK Anniewannie?? Almost a Janet Jackson moment there….

Puffy was here….

I found Elaine’s toady garden… and in her honour – they shall all be named…. Elaine!

Here’s Elaine, and Elaine, and Elaine, and Elaine, and Elaine…..

Here’s a Wrasse – we see them every day – this one was close enough to  get a decent pic of – see his face?

The wrasses are a family, Labridae, of marine fish, many of which are brightly colored. The family is large and diverse, with over 600 species in 82 genera, which are divided into nine subgroups or tribes. They are typically small fish, most of them less than 20 centimetres (7.9 in) long, although the largest, the Humphead wrasse, can measure up to 2.5 metres (8.2 ft). They are efficient carnivores, feeding on a wide range of small invertebrates. Many smaller wrasses follow the feeding trails of larger fish, picking up invertebrates disturbed by their passing. Juveniles of some representatives of the genera Bodianus, Cirrhilabrus, andOxycheilinus hide among the tentacles of the free-living mushroom coral Heliofungia actiniformis.

The word “wrasse” comes via Cornish from the Welsh word gwrach meaning an old woman or hag.

So many flathed – so little time…. heres one of the big ones…

Attracta noticed this bird, which she quickly named as a “shag”

She reckons this might be her first shag in the shallows – Yeh, right!

I would say there is a “plethora” of Wobbegongs at the moment

(there’s at least 5 of them around  right now)

Stats:

Swimmers: 190

nOObs: 6

Water: 18.8c

Sunrise: 6:01am

Sunset: 7:16pm

Have a great weekend! – Nick D

Human Auction – 29^th October at 7pm

$45 per person Three Course Set Menu

We will be holding a human auction during the evening Tony White from LJ Hooker has very kindly offered to be the auctioneer for the evening.  All money raised from the Human Auction will be given to the NSW Cancer Council.

 The following people have very kindly offered to donate their time

 Lauren Hannam – 2 hours of cooking

Our very own chef will happily come to your house and cater for you for two hours alternatively you may want to learn some new cooking skills.  Maybe you have a birthday or another special occasion that you may wish her to cater for.  Food will not be provided

 Sam & Hugh – 2 hours of Pool and drinks at the Wharf

Why not spend a couple of hours with bluewater’s barista and superviser.  Play pool and maybe even beat them whilst enjoying a few drinks

Sarah Anne Evans – Swimming Sessions 2 x 30mins (Value $128)

Join Pacific Jules swimming and triathlon coach Sarah Anne for 2 x 30min swim sessions and learn to swim with efficiency, ease and speed. The whole body method of freestyle swimming drives your stroke from the core, enabling you to move through the water with slippery ease, reduce fatigue on your body and cover more distance with less effort.  Video analysis is used from above and below the water so you can see exactly where you need to focus. This is emailed to you post session along with notes for your weekly practice. Sessions take place in the stunning ocean pools around the Northern Beaches.

www.pacificjules.com.au 

Warren Evans – Run Technique Workshop 1x 3hr workshop (Value $80)

Join Karmea running and triathlon coach Warren for a 3hr workshop Free Flow Run Workshop and bring balance and harmony to your running.  We teach you a low impact technique that compliments

the body’s natural movement patterns.  The free flow style of running links together posture, core and the power of gravity to provide you with a fluid run style that naturally builds speed and endurance and helps to minimise impact which can lead to injury. The workshop includes detailed video analysis of your current running form, the theory behind good running technique, practical progressive drills broken down step-by-step, and detailed video analysis of your new running form at the end of the workshop.  The workshops take place on Saturday’s monthly at our multisport studio on North Head in Manly.

John Storch – 1 Hour Personal Training Session

Cam Gray (Manly Lifeguard) and Jack Joy (Manly Lifeguard) – 1 surf lesson

Andy Pharro – Two 30 minute Golf Lessons at Golf in the City

Improve your game at Sydney’s newest indoor golfing facility.

Andy Pharro had been nominated as one of UK’s top coaches for the last seven years. He was the director of London’s oldest & most successful golf school – The Knightsbridge Golf School and has taught professionals, leading amateurs and celebrities golfers their simple four stage swing model designed by Leslie King back in the 1950’s.

Golf in the City has just finished installing six of the most advanced golf simulators available. The simulators allow you to play over 80 of the world’s top golf courses. And after you have finished your coaching you can take advantage of our fully licensed bar, golf fitting centre and shop.

Golf in the City offers a range of memberships to suit your golfing needs. We also offer exclusive hire for corporate events, team building and client entertainment for up to 60 people.

Golf in the City will be open mid-November.

Heather Loudon Hair Society – 4 hours  Bubbles and Blow dry evening. The winner and 3 friends to be blow dried and styled while enjoying nibbles and bubbles with friends. Could be great for getting ready for a big night out with friends or Christmas party?

Heather has 17 years of experience working and teaching in prominent U.K. and Australian salons. Also working on various T.V. shows, fashion shoots and magazines Heather ensures your style is fashion forward and totally suited to your individuality and lifestyle, while helping you feel relaxed and pampered.

Sebel Cleaner – 2/3 Hours of Cleaning.  The Sebel will be providing one of their cleaners to come and clean for you.

Nikki – 1 hour yoga lesson – The General Manager of the Sebel is an experienced yoga teacher and will offering her time to teach you yoga.