Air: Not cold
Rain: Nil on the horizon
Wind: It’s a blue-bottler coming from NNE
Stingers: Nil (surprisingly)
Vis: Actually not so bad – I could see sandy bottom for half the distance
Flotsam: Lots of litter on beach, and plenty floating plastics in close
Club BBQ: Cooking again today
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Xmas Reports
Today Danny launches his new goggles and togs from Santa
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While Ian looks like the Cock-o’-the-Walk in his humble gift of a new cap
If you missed out on your pressie, it’s because Santa got stuck in Maxine’s chimney
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And there should be extra heavy metal on the beaches right now, after yesterday’s annual Sydney backpackers sojourn: “Let’s get ripped on the beaches for Chrissy”
While 24 hours later, the three wise men are still sitting on Reg’s manger
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Holidays Report
Anna Banana has completed another year of primary teaching up the Hunter, and is dropping by for a dip
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Jackson Dundee (blue towel) is down from the Top End for the break. He swam an ocean race in Darwin’s harbour this year. Says one bloke got box-jellied – and was blind for one day
Even though it’s holiday time, there’s no rest for the wicked. As A-team stand quietly (and mentally plot tactics against each other), The Ghost slides silently into view …
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Christmas is a time for families. Ed feeds Catherine, while mum Freddy swims the 6.30 wave …
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Ocean dangers
You can spot great whites in the surf club cafe
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Mark has reached ‘Peak Toxin’ and is at tipping point – obliged to pack a needle in his swim kit from now on. If you see him on the ground, pop the end off and stick it in his arse. He’ll thank you
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This man shows me how to surf …
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Tomorrow marks the 8th birthday of Bold & Beautiful. Derek (below) joined in December 2009, when it was one year old. “There were 20 of us,” he says. “We’d meet at the point, and do a head-count before swimming off.”
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Stats
Temp: 21.9º
Swam: 305
Newbies: 30
The B&B 2017 Calendars – Still on sale!
Grab one for yourself, and keep yourself organised next year!
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.
6 comments
Margot
26/12/2016 at 10:35 am
Great blog, Roger, as always! The swim looked good, but I hope the crowd wasn’t as huge as the last 2 days. It was crazy on Xmas Eve! See you all there soon. Love from the Blue Mountains. xx
Tim
26/12/2016 at 11:07 am
Thanks Roger… I look nude in that photo.
Bill McCaffeine
26/12/2016 at 11:10 am
I swam at Manly yesterday morning, Bateau Bay in the evening and Toowoon Bay this morning. Is there a badge for this ?
rh
26/12/2016 at 11:12 am
I saw that too. You’re always a great contributor to my blogs, Tim … please keep up the noteworthy occurrences
Hugs
R
Shelley K
26/12/2016 at 12:16 pm
Tim is looking at himself way too closely and then he made me go and look. Not Godly (me, not Tim) and now I can’t unsee.
Good to hear news of Jackson, was wondering what had become of him. Hi Jackson!
Bill I thought you said you sort of floundered around out there yesterday before turning back. Goodness knows what counts as swimming in your local pond now. No soup for you.
Simon
26/12/2016 at 2:23 pm
Thanks again Roger I really appreciate this blog in more ways than one.