100 years ago today 4000 men arrived at a beach, a long way from home. Many lives were lost on the beach that morning.
Today 580 BnB swimmers freely gathered to peacefully remember their sacrifice. For the next 364 days may we remember that our freedoms are as fragile as the young lives that were given for them 100 years ago, and not let a single one go to waste.
A big thank you to those who played, sang and orated at our pre-swim ANZAC ceremony. Thanks also to the lifeguards and BnB regulars who ensured a safe swim. Warm clear skies, a fairly friendly swell and a whole lot of newbie swimmers.
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Great ‘pro’ photo from this morning thanks to Paul Rainbow…
Kind Regards,
Andrew ‘Magichands’ Maher
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Stats:
Swimmers 580
Newbies 22
Water temp 21.30
BnB Abroad
A few photos of Anne, Ian, Pauline, Martin, Garry on their tour of China…
B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.
If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.
Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT
From 2nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.
In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.
SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY
First Name:
Last Name:
E-mail:
Mobile:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
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.
7 comments
Bill McCaffeine
25/04/2016 at 1:23 pm
Well said, Blogger man
And a special thanks to Greg McDonagh for his big heart and lungs and his trumpet solo.
What a special day !
I sat on the benches from before dawn and watched the ocean light up, Booty Campers do their thing and the hundreds of swimmers arrive and stand in silent tribute to what makes Australia .. Australia
LSA aka HKTQ
25/04/2016 at 3:15 pm
Thanks Andrew! Beautifully said and pictured!
Beautiful conditions for the swim and ceremony and always so special to see such a huge turn-out of pink caps right across Cabbage Tree Bay!
Glad to be here:)
Simon
25/04/2016 at 3:45 pm
Nice one Andrew!
Thanks for capturing the essence of an epic B&B day.
Joao
25/04/2016 at 4:19 pm
Hey blogger 25th today, not 26th…🙏👊🏼😜
Andrew aka MagicHands
25/04/2016 at 9:32 pm
Thanks Joao… Typo fixed!
Elizabeth X
26/04/2016 at 6:41 pm
Nice
Elizabeth X
26/04/2016 at 6:42 pm
Beautifully said Magic Hands