26/10/2014 I’m back :-)

Yes, that’s right after a short interlude (let’s call it two months) out of the water, I got to experience once again Cabbage Tree Bay and all it’s beauty -that’s you lot! The Bold & Beautiful swim group!

My first photo of the day, of a beautiful flower which greeted me as I checked out the surf conditions after reading on yesterday’s blog.

Here’s Wendy, who was my first ‘hello and welcome back in the water’ today. Of my question about the water temp, Wendy told me ‘it was cold during the week’ and confessed to never swimming without her wetsuit.

Then a few obliging people, posing to get on the blog! Hope you had a great swim, and us bloggers love people who are keen to be photographed. Don’t be shy, there’s enough room in the blog for everyone.

The 7am’s watch the 6.30ers return

These guys wanted ‘a blog appearance’ ….hmm, and the next couple of photos demonstrate how Lips ‘appeared’ in all of them.

The crowds were massive today, we welcomed 15 new people also.

A lovely swim, an enjoyable return back to what I enjoy most, the laughter, the fun, the sea life, the sun and the understanding that no two days are the same in the bay. Enjoy your Sunday.

Special Event – Guest Speakers!
The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 11th November at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Cafe and will be our last for the year. Our special guest speakers this month will be two of our most knowledgeable swimmers, Dr Rainer Noack and Professor Nick Dawkins, who will provide a follow up presentation to their previous dissertation on swimming etiquette, titled:

“How to get ahead in the B&B”.

The learned gentlemen have assured us that the content will be both informative and amusing. Don’t miss out on this important event – book early!
To mark this occasion, we have a new and improved menu with more choices. The cost has increased slightly to $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. This is still outstanding value. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To secure your spot please BOOK HERE NOW,

BOULDERDASH – Starts on 27th October
The Boulderdash will start officially on Monday 27th October and will run every day until the end of Summer. The start time is just before 6 am at Manly Surf Club, and the route goes from Manly to Queenscliff and back (3 km total). You should be back at the Club just in time for the 7 am Shelly swim. If you are intending to do the Boulderdash, can yo
u please swim with the group at the correct starting time (random swims during the day do not count). The main aim of the Bold and Beautiful is to provide a fun group activity, so we request that the “regulars” please welcome any new swimmers who wish to try the Boulderdash for the first time. They will feel much more at ease if they are swimming as part of a group.

Wet Patch

The recent gorgeous weather reminds us that summer (and Christmas) are just around the corner and the inevitable question, have you started your christmas shopping yet?! Wetpatch® makes Christmas shopping easy for Bold and the Beautiful members, offering $10 off the RRP. Wetpatch® car seat protectors are the perfect gift for that loved one who enjoys swimming and other outdoor activities (or you could just buy one for yourself!!!!)

To redeem this offer call 0419 975 683 to order

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.

STATS

Swimmers 205, including

Newbies 15, all experiencing the

Temp of 19.1 degrees

Signing off Snorkles

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