The
daily return ocean swim between Manly and Shelly beaches has the
potential for danger. “I don’t want to hear how beautiful it is. We need
to hear more about the dangers lurking in the deep so we don’t attract
any more newbies” reported a B&B regular Attracta. So today’s blog
comes in the interests of public safety.
Bluebottles. Treatment : ice, adrenaline or take profolactic action and swim in the harbour.
Dusky Whalers – treatment : shoot with camera if you can but they seem more scared of us.
Rough surf. Solution : swim from half way beach
Tsunamis. Solution : nil
Did
you know Sydney has been hit by six catastrophic Tsunamis in the last
10,000 years and it could happen again? The last one was a 60 m wave in
1491. According to Dr Ted Bryant if it happened today it would look like
this:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/australia-earthquake-threat.htm
Often, a tsunami isn’t a single wave but a series of waves. Since 2009 the Bold and Beautiful Tsunami has created a continuous series of waves including:
of 40 to 600 pink capped ocean swimmers arriving regularly at 7am every
day. Last Thursday (ANZAC Day) the pink Tsunami was over 500 pink caps
strong
Waves of 6.30am swimmers
Waves of Bolderdashers. The giant said ” call me Rob and look after my gear”.
Waves of characters
Waves of families
Waves of fish
the date for the next B&B Dinner on May 7 at Bluewater. Great value
meal of $20 and all the fun you can have out of the water. . . within
reason that is. Meal kicks off at 6.30pm.
With the autumnal chill picking up, make a B&B Hoodi part of your wardrobe. Check out the merchandise on the website.
Also,
$10 gets you a Bold&Beautiful discount card ….discounts range
from $2 coffees from Bluewater to discounts on a present from Pearls De
Tahiti. Just show your B&B discount card! (you can get these cards
from ..Lesley any morning down at the swim)
Staying safe
NEW
water safety tips courtesy of champion Ironman Craig ‘Riddo’
Riddington. It’s a great read and can help keep you safe in the surf. To
read and even download click here.
Swimmers: 260
Newbies: 15
Water Temp: 20.5 degrees C.
Sunrise: 6.27
Sunset: 17.18
High Tide: 10.05
Low Tide: 15.49
Your casual blogger with a little help from Jo
Enjoy the danger
Simon
P.S. Sorry for late posting. I finished by 11am but a series of glitches caused a chain of delays
S
16 comments
Lesley
28/04/2013 at 4:18 pm
YAY!! Good one Simon! Like the angle too – very original!
LSA aka HK Triad Queen
28/04/2013 at 4:36 pm
Great theme and a very professional job!
I think the glitches are to really test out the newbie Bloggers! Passed with flying colours:-)
Pacific Jules
28/04/2013 at 4:40 pm
Talk about suspense ! 😉
Great blog Simon, very original, great read and lovely photos, well done. Not sure you’ll have much luck stopping the Tsunami though, it’s got a lot of momentum behind it now 🙂
Mary
28/04/2013 at 4:44 pm
Hey well done Simon! Love the tsunami idea – might have to go in from half way that day. . .
Elaine
28/04/2013 at 5:03 pm
Well done Simon. It must have been a stressful day for you. Fun blog! Great photo of the catfish too with those eyes!
'Snorkles'
28/04/2013 at 5:14 pm
Well done Simon, thanks so much for covering with such a great blog!!
Ros(-e)
28/04/2013 at 5:14 pm
Congratulations on getting the blog out before the tsunami arrives …
snhoj
28/04/2013 at 5:33 pm
Would the catfish be ok if the Tsunami hit?
Thanks for the blog Simon. effect and cause.
Didn’t see DWSS swim today can anyone verify his tick?
Lips
28/04/2013 at 6:31 pm
Great blog Simon! Worth the wait.
Scenic Bolderdash tomorrow. We start at 6:15. Everyone’s invited. We’ll keep a slow pace. Even slower than Simon’s blogging!!
LSA aka HK Triad Queen
28/04/2013 at 6:44 pm
Thanks for the reminder – now we’re committed!
Yes, plenty of sunrise ooh and ahh breaks, Lips’ jokes, Wilf’s iron-man training tips, coffee breaks (byo along with a CAMERA) and just maybe, a chance to swim with Jon’s birthday presie – the orange stuff bag/safety device.
Anyone is welcome to put their iphone in it and call home along the way!
Fifi
28/04/2013 at 8:34 pm
I’ll be there!
Kazza
28/04/2013 at 8:59 pm
Thank you everyone for my birthday sing-song!! Made my morning super special, I’m only sorry I couldn’t stick around for breakky.
You are such a great bunch of smiley happy people at 7am – it’s contagious!!
See you tomorrow…
Tazza
28/04/2013 at 9:56 pm
Thank you for another wonderful swim today. can anyone provide some advice on wetsuits, please? new or 2nd hand…. the water is getting a tad nippy and would hate to give up the swims during winter. much appreciated.
bjlyle@bigpond.net.au
28/04/2013 at 10:01 pm
Message for Kylie Symonds: I have your coffee mug. You left it hidden under ‘our’ bench. I’ll bring it next weekend. Regards, Jenny
DWSS
29/04/2013 at 5:28 am
WWW 🙂
DWSS
29/04/2013 at 5:31 am
Watch it secret boy!!!
Haha