Stats:
Water Temp: 21.4 C
Total number of swimmers: 146 – Its the end of the holidays so numbers are down, but the 6.30am Drinks express numbers are up (swim early to beat the traffic)
Newbies: 11
Tomorrow’s Tides – Hi : 7.35 am 1.9 m (more water around the point for tomorrows “racers”) Lo: 2.16pm
Sunset today: 8.01pm Sunrise tomorrow: 6.12am (well into Bolderdash time now)
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Stage 1 – Before 6am – The Bolderdash
Alaskan Brian, Matt & Billy
Nicole & Alison
Reg & Sylvia swim with the….
running late Bruce
…and they’re off off …with the tractor
Stage 2 – Pre-6.30am
Vicki taking a rest after organising the importation of another 3000 pink caps, Ian with the books
here comes the surfboat crew
Stage 3 – The 6.30 Drinks Express
John getting ready to…
Lee – what did you say..?..
Drinky & Robert
Ally said, it’s the end of the school holidays so I have to swim early to beat the traffic
Eden said, I’ll place it here
Sharni said, please read our sign
diddle diddle dumpling my son John
swimmers stretch – Robert
Kara (the fast swimmer in the green swimsuit) & Tim
Rusty
Brian & Cass
Chris
into the Drink – with capless Dave
Stage 4 – The Pre-7am rush & chatter
hi Ros
Bart with his beloved Isabella on his chest
Hilary said, I have swum before but never registered until today
Inez with bag from Hawaii
David Sally Lisa Chris
Lindy Sid
Candy in pink
hurry up Jason its nearly 7ám
John & Shaun dripping wet before 7am
Is it Jazz or Laura?
Franziska & Heather
Introducing…Milas (Rainer’s nephew)
Teagan – you’ve been photographed before
Stage 5 – Shelly chatter
Stage 6 – Apres Swim
Potential B&B converts
Panda says it all
Have a great week ahead
Simon
(Pa to the very cool Leila & Max and gorgeous 3 week old Matilda)
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B&B i-log
Now that the new work year has kicked in, save time and be ever so efficient, by using the B&B i-log. It’s a smart phone friendly website so no need to download, just bookmark it. There are so many good reasons to use the B&B Login – like no queues, no need for glasses to find your name, never missing the 7am call, and you can do it on the bus or ferry on the way to work.
Log your swim ANYTIME that day for an 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). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started
Summer badge swims
Every Saturday during summer there will be a 6km swim – usual route is to Freshwater and back; then once a month there is a 10km swim – this is to South Curl Curl and back. However, the final route depends on conditions that day so it is a good idea to arrive a little early to have a briefing from the designated swim leader. Both swims kick off at 7am.
The proposed date for the next 10km swim is 15 February depending on conditions. This date will depend on final confirmation of local surf carnivals so keep checking the blog for updates.
Bolderdash
This daily swim to Queenscliff and back DEPARTS the surf club at 5.50am. As these are generally intimate groups, please WAIT for everyone in the water before heading off. Do buddy up with someone – great to be with someone who has the same pace – that way everyone is ‘accounted for’ at Queenscliff.
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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.
13 comments
Lindsay
28/01/2014 at 12:19 pm
Love the blog Simon, especially putting names to the photos!
A super swim despite the ocean looking choppy and decidedly unenticing (at least to me, in my unenthusiastic state…) this morning. See, it’s always worth getting up early and joining in the fun!
ros
28/01/2014 at 12:33 pm
A wonderfully wobbley swim in the ocean this morning. And a great blog Simon!
elizabeth
28/01/2014 at 12:43 pm
Helen and Teagan saw a turtle but I missed it. I am so glad it is there. A link with some pictures from the Big Swim: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sevadevi/sets/72157640167257134/
Elaine de Jager
28/01/2014 at 12:47 pm
Reg and Sylvia look as if they about to swim in their sleep! Yes great of you to let us put names to faces Simon so we can get to know everyone. Ted and I had a day off today…and missed it especially when we see it on the blog! See you tomorrow swimmers!
julia baird
28/01/2014 at 12:52 pm
Hey guys – just wondering if anyone knows someonw willing to babysit in the mornings between 6:50 and about eight? I need someone just to mind my kids – four and seven – while I swim.. they are usually asleep! we live just a block up the hill behind the surfclub.
email me on julia.baird@gmail.com if so…
cheers
julia
Marije
28/01/2014 at 12:53 pm
Were there any blue bottles out today? There were heaps yesterday afternoon but am hoping they are gone?!!
JeffwithaJ
28/01/2014 at 1:48 pm
Hi Simon. I enjoyed seeing the many new faces in your blog. I loved swimming in the rolling sea today.
Teagan
28/01/2014 at 3:41 pm
Awesome blog Simon. Thanks
Bill McMuffin
28/01/2014 at 3:43 pm
Thanks to Andre for motivating me when I had decided to have a day off. Always feel good after the swim.
You missed out on my delicious Banana Muffins ?
Steady, all is not lost, why don’t you show off and bring some of these down to the Tables of Wisdom ?
To make 12 Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
• 250 grams self raising flour
• 75 grams brown sugar or another banana
• 80 millilitres of Olive Oil
• 250 millilitres of milk
• 2 eggs
• 125 grams / 2 large bananas
• Walnuts
(NB – if you wish, swap the sugar for a another banana ……
but the sugar does assist the muffins rising)
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Paper cases are for sissies so lubricate a 12 hole muffin pan with butter (Chris Taylor, stop fidgeting and concentrate !!!)
Mix flour, sugar and a handful of crumbled walnuts
Add milk, oil and eggs and whisk to combine.
Add mashed bananas and beat lightly
Spoon into muffin pans and top each with a walnut
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool slightly, then place on rack to cool completely
Important:- mix a large Gordon’s Gin, Schweppes Tonic water, 2 ice cubes and a slice of lemon in a tall glass.
When you have finished drinking this the muffins will be cool and ready to eat.
Reward yourself with another large Gordon’s Gin, Schweppes Tonic water, 2 ice cubes and a slice of lemon in a tall glass.
Make sure to have another large Gin with every muffin.
You only live once.
Anne E
28/01/2014 at 4:44 pm
I spotted “NO DUSKY WHALERS” this morning. If you saw any, please record it in the blog. Thank you.
Jane
28/01/2014 at 6:45 pm
Simon, your grandbabies are GORGEOUS. When can I have a cuddle with the beautiful Matilda?
Alyson
28/01/2014 at 7:49 pm
loved the blog. great job.
Michael [EX CI]
28/01/2014 at 8:24 pm
oi!!! How come Matt, Brian and Billy are the lead photo and aren’t on the attendance! Get off the inertial rings and get the attendance app you guys.