What an amazing sunrise it was this morning. You need to be up with the sparrows to get the best views. I have included just a few of my of my favourite shots to share with you all to inspire you to get yourself out of bed and take advantage of the best Manly has to offer.
I caught some of the early swimmers heading out this morning.
Fifi & Storchy bringing energy to the group.
Jalna is so dedicated to her swim that she even has a cap for her broken foot.
There are so many newbies joining up now the whole page has been filled.
Anyone need help ladies.. Greg is always on hand to help you out if need be.
Even with the warmer water it clearly isn’t warm enough for Cheyenne, Lara & Jade.
Yehh, Mary is back. Looking happier than ever to be back home with the group. Welcome back Mary. We all missed you.
What’s doing Robbie??? You went all winter without a wetsuit and now it’s spring your wearing one!!!! I don’t understand. You are resembling Fabio these days though. Looking hot with Emer by your side.
These lovely ladies have never been in the blog so today is their lucky day. Even luckier to have LSA being her usual blog tart. It wouldn’t be the same without her.
Here we have myself, Jade, my daughter Cheyenne & sister Lara. It’s great to encourage family and friends to get out in the water and the blog and photos always inspire many.
Shelly is the perfect opportunity to squeeze in a cuddle as it is a little colder over there. Even if you aren’t cold it is regularly used as the perfect excuse to get close to others.
Lara doing a swan pose underwater.
Cheyenne & Jade trying out some underwater poses
This brings a whole mean meaning to hitching a ride. Cheyenne being towed by her dad Shannon.
Now for some underwater shots of the sealife.
Nick diving in the deep to get that perfect shot.
Not quite sure what this is. Any ideas anyone??
Now for a bit of fun, a B&B Find a Word
I have put together a find a word to keep your saturdays interesting.
(click here if you want to print it out)
Renae, Have a great weekend everyone.
Stats:
Swimmers:289
Newbies: 22
Water Temp: 19degrees
Sun Up: 6:02
Sun Down: 19:17
B&B’s Annual Fundraising Dinner proudly supported & sponsored by The Steyne Hotel
Tuesday 12th November from 6.30pm!
Spaces are limited to 150, so first in best fed.
Tickets are payable at time of booking – $25 per head includes 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 to keep it the wonderful, inclusive, growing phenomenon that it is please support this dinner proudly supported and sponsored by The Steyne Hotel.
Spaces are limited to 150, so first in best fed!
Tickets are payable at time of booking – $25 per head includes dinner!
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. Unfortunately the screening of the B&B Documentary, filmed by Naomi Fryer, will not be able to be shown at this function as post production will not be completed in time. It will however, be shown at a future B&B function.
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
17 comments
lesbubbles
26/10/2013 at 12:08 pm
Lovely photos Renae!! really like the sunset/surfer/seagull one!
AND the word puzzle – my favourite puzzle!!!!!
I think that white ‘sea urchin’ is a collection of condoms stuck together?? ;-p
Welcome back Mary!!
Vanessa
26/10/2013 at 12:20 pm
Great pictures of the sunrise, I missed it this morning! I have only just warmed up, was really cold after the swim.
Elaine de Jager
26/10/2013 at 12:21 pm
Love those sunrise shots Renae, and I do always wish I’d got out of bed even earlier.Another great blog. How lovely for you that Cheyenne is regularly swimming with you. Great to have Mary back and thanks for loaning me the towel/blanket (sorry about the spills 🙁 )
Elizabeth
26/10/2013 at 1:05 pm
OMG -a fabulous swim and blog and a wordsearch!! Yay!
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ!
26/10/2013 at 1:40 pm
Yes, a glorious early red and orange sky and sunrise…. enjoyed with Jon, Bernard & Monica en route to Queensie…
Thx for being so very tolerant and kind about my blog-tarting, Renae! Actually, I’m always pretty excited to arrive at Shelly in time to meet the group after a boldercrawl.
Tomorrow I hand over my blog-tart baton to Lips at Nipper Club. He’ll then be delighted to show Bloggers and all where he once had a stitch on Monday:-)
LSA aka HKTQ aka BQ!
26/10/2013 at 1:41 pm
I wonder if anyone has condoms on the brain?
Nick D
26/10/2013 at 2:30 pm
Hi Renae,
Great blog again! Another day – another clacker shot 🙂
I tried to find Storchy and Shaun in the wordsearch – unusual that you can’t see them anywhere….
The white thing is Storchy’s tail from his last Bronies get together.. dunno what it’s doing off the point??
Mary
26/10/2013 at 2:32 pm
Great to be back. Thanks for the warm welcome. Now, just hope I can remember how to do the blog…. Roll on Tuesday
Lesbubbles
26/10/2013 at 2:36 pm
Yeah hehe it’s defo a bunny tail!!
Jane
26/10/2013 at 3:55 pm
Naughty Lesbubbles. The “thing” is an alga, ie some sort of seaweed, and in my book looks rather like Poseidon’s Fingers (Gloiosaccion brownii), but is not the same colour and not exactly the same shape. But I think it’s something similar.
Great pics Renae! Where did you see the plant?
Bernhard
26/10/2013 at 4:26 pm
Pleasure was all ours Sarah. Enjoyed your and Jon’s company on our first bolderdash. Now we can’t wait for the next one
john.s
26/10/2013 at 6:01 pm
yes was a big night!
If anyone sees my tail tomorrow could they pls hand it back.
I feel naked without it!
Welcome back Mary.
Thanks for the blog Renae!
Renae
26/10/2013 at 6:13 pm
Thanks jane. It was around near the point at manly just before coming around the bend from fairy bower
Renae Fowler
27/10/2013 at 6:06 am
I was lucky to get the one with the seagull. Right place, right time. I love these puzzles too. I just thought that I would mix it up a little.
Renae Fowler
27/10/2013 at 6:07 am
you are very welcome LSA. It’s always great swim, just getting in the water. I love the snorkelling part of the swim on the way back. It is so relaxing and makes me realise that we live in an amazing place.
Renae Fowler
27/10/2013 at 6:09 am
Me too Elaine. I always love to see a sunrise. It is great that Cheyenne is out there swimming and she also has another friend that she grew up with coming along also. Her friend loved it and keen to get back in the water asap.
David
27/10/2013 at 10:09 am
Loving that my cuddle with a first time swimmer was caught on camera… Hope her fiance doesn’t mind 😉