27/05/2014 – Just another perfect swim

Weather report was for another summerish day – expected high of 28 (yes it is just 4 days until winter), no rain, but light cloud cover. 

 

The 111 or so swimmers who turned up today were not disappointed.

It was lovely to see a few old regulars this morning.

With the water temp a comfortable 20.8 degrees, struggling into wetsuits is not really necessary.  However, Jeff assures me that it does make you go faster.

The very necessary dog photo.

 

And we had waves!!

GoPro Man

No fear facing the waves,

Just cooler and wetter than you think!

More matching fins

 

And goggles.

Waves were rolling in at the point, and then there was rather a strong current crossing the bay.  A very good workout!  That must have been why it was all calm at Shelly.

 

 

With no birthdays or doubles, so the race back to Manly was on as soon as the let’s go was called.

The swell has reduced the visibility so the only fish sighting was of the Dusky Whalers roaming the sea bed.  How quickly these exotic creatures have become every day. . .

 

Then the real action kicked in.  The wit and repartee at the benches is as invigorating as crashing through the waves. And, you just don’t want to leave.

 

Well there we are another spectacular Tuesday swim.  Let’s do it again tomorrow.  And thank you to Stephen Coulter for the additional photos.

 

Mary

 

 

Bottom of the Blog – the very useful stuff

Winter Badge season kicks off 1 June.

You know you want one!  There are 14 weeks in the winter season.  To qualify for the prized Cold & Bold Badge you simply need to swim 20 times within the season ensuring you have swum in a minimum of 7 different weeks.  So, attempting to do it all in the first few weeks does not count!!

Karmea Fitness Open Day

Sarah Anne, your Pacific Jules swim coach, is holding a FREE open day at her multisport hub on North Head.  Come along and try out a wide variety of classes, meet the inspiring Karmea team and family, and find out how Karmea can support you to live a healthier life and reach your sporting goals. The entire day will be packed with classes, talks, workshops and everything will be free of charge,

Open day schedule is now open for bookings Click here

If you’ve not made it to the Karmea hub yet this is the perfect opportunity for you to come in and try out classes for free. If you are a hub regular then come along and take part in one of the classes you’ve never experienced but have been dying to do.

The Biggest Morning Tea ever

Help B&B regular Miguel Maestre (aka the Crazy Bull) fight cancer this May and June, and make this year’s Biggest Morning Tea the biggest ever!  Please share his video or maybe even organise one with as many friends as possible.

. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqn8zLeMJZk&list=UUoqsI4BQjKoFanMQOy5VEIw

 

B&B i-Log

Really if you haven’t been using the B&B i-Log then you must be new!!  Almost 75% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

Staying safe

We have had seen the return of some serious waves and rips this past week!  Were you prepared? 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.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  111 – as at 11am

Newbie:  6

Temp:   20.8 degrees

Sunrise: 6.48 am

Sunset: 4.56 pm