No where of course…
When I tell people that I swim in the ocean during Winter, they look at me strangly and tell me I must be crazy.
Early last year I never imagined that I would be doing this. I used to jog along the promenade and watch the swimmers swim across to shelly in the morning, thinking how beautiful and serene it looked. Coming from a swimming background and had injured feet which gave me the push that I needed.
It was time take the plunge literally and join the group. It was always on my bucket list of things to do and now that I have joined, I have become addicted to the Scenery, comradery and challenge of each day never knowing what the weather will bring. I wish that I had started earlier.
They say a picture tells a thousand words so I have put together a few of my favourite sunrises and think to myself, the people who are not doing the swim must be the crazy ones.
While they are sleeping in we are taking in the best of what nature has to offer.
And some of the Comradery. Smiles to be had all round.
So I stated earlier one of my reasons for joining up with the B&B Crew.
Let’s share the love and start by telling everyong what your motivation was for dragging yourself out of bed and starting it with a swim in the ocean?
Shaun taking in the best part of the day and analysing the surf conditions.
Jenny & Catriona looking a little nervous heading into the water.
Even while travelling he still manages to make it into the blog. Rainer also decided to take a leap out of the pool and photo bomb us.
Cara, Sorry not sure of your name. Let me know if it is you & Vanessa
Ewwww, someone forgot to tidy themselves up before the swim this morning. Guess who?
There was to be huge swell we today. There was plenty of opportunity to catch some fantastic waves.. as seen below of Nick taking some time to surf the waves (photos by stephen Coulter)
Did you get any good waves today?
The Stats
Swimmers: 166
Newbies: 0
Air Temp: 10.9 degrees
Water Temp 17.9
Sunrise:6:47
Sunset:17:17
Nae (left)
A big Thank You to Nick, Stephen and everyone involved in organising the Ball. As I am sure that you all can agree it was a fantastic night had by all. The dancefloor was filled before entree’s were even served.
You can see all of the action from the Ball here www.gilesparkphotography.com.au
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The next B&B monthly dinner
The B&B fun just keeps on rolling with the monthly dinner on 6 August. Come along for this fun event which is such excellent value.
At $20 for two courses, with $5 drinks, $5 desserts and no corkage for BYO wine you won’t regret making the effort. Bluewater also offers a $25 special mean in addition to our standard $20 deal. Bookings are essential so Click here
and avoid disappointment. Don’t forget, the next batch of 500 km badges will also be presented on the night.
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.
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25 comments
lesley
03/08/2013 at 10:42 am
Ooh love the collage Renee! Ahem..not sure I like a graphic artist as blogger…..competition for my crappy photoshop jobs!! 😀
Omg…what sort of nutjob would put seaweed in her cozzie!!!
Nick D
03/08/2013 at 10:47 am
Awesome job Renae!
You forgot to set your camera to “No Rainers”
OK let’s have a charity event for Lesley so she can afford a razor (or a trip to the beautician)
Ideas anyone?
Elaine de Jager
03/08/2013 at 11:18 am
Fantastic blog Renae. I love hearing about how people started doing these swims and how much enjoyment they get from the whole experience. I am just gobsmacked with the sunrises and natural beauty of Manly early morning too! Love your photo montages! Thank you for becoming a B&B blogger! You rock!
John
03/08/2013 at 11:26 am
Great pics today Renae, especially the group of sunrise shots. Good swimming conditions today once out past the point. It was a case of a quick sprint out during a lull between sets.
Slow Ian
03/08/2013 at 11:32 am
I have a whipper-snipper!
Tayls
03/08/2013 at 11:32 am
great blog Renae. Loved the ” Greek ” shot !!
ros-e
03/08/2013 at 11:44 am
Oh Rainer!
I started swimming here because salt is so much better than chlorine. But the reasons for keeping on swimming here are much more than that!
Vanessa
03/08/2013 at 12:19 pm
Great blog and pic’s Renae, only just recovering from those ‘monster’ waves – am I the only one who wanted to go home at around 7:05am while beining pounded by the set?
BnB was also on my bucket list, swimming it alone, I would always scare myself half to death. It so much more fun doing it with BnB, and one last reason – Sunrises! Rena, girl in the middle ismy mate Kate Martin.
Michael [EX CI]
03/08/2013 at 12:24 pm
What’s with the password to look at the photos or book? Bit steep isn’t it? Sure cured me from looking!
DWSS
03/08/2013 at 1:10 pm
Fantastic blog Renae.
I took up ocean swimming because I heard seaweed enzymes were a great eye serum infusion for a dark circle corrector,also a non acidic daily peel applicator.
I embraced this technology with obvious fantastic results.
While on a daily treatment I was swimming from Shelly a few times, one summer, and I kept bumping into 120 odd bits of pink plastic coming the other way.
Can’t beat them, I joined you all for our daily spa.
Sparkles
03/08/2013 at 1:14 pm
fabulous blog renae. you are an allstar! love those sunrises …A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!
Pacific Jules
03/08/2013 at 1:19 pm
Fab blog Renae. LOVE the photo work, esp the one shining through our name ! So creative. Great collages too, they capture the beautiful mornings superbly 🙂
Mark
03/08/2013 at 1:22 pm
To the bold and the beautiful,
We hope you had a wonderful time this morning and caught some great waves.
We really enjoy swimming with such amazing, awesome and kind …. Not to mention funny people.
Except for the teddy grabbers… ( not to mention any names, but Sean you know who you are)
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow
Jasmine and Laura
Mark
03/08/2013 at 1:23 pm
Whoops I’ve just read and censored this…
Should read teddy bear grabbers… To put a more wholesome spin on it
Mark
fifi
03/08/2013 at 1:25 pm
Jasmine and Laura, you are SO ADORABLE. Plus the bravest little gals I know. I love seeing you paddling along.
John S
03/08/2013 at 2:32 pm
wire cutters
matches?
Nae-Ren great blog thank you.
John S
03/08/2013 at 2:33 pm
haha
Marije
03/08/2013 at 2:46 pm
Nice blog! I like the photo with Rainer in it 🙂
Alyson
03/08/2013 at 3:22 pm
I think Lesley is the real blog tart here… Some people will go to great lengths to get in the blog (like my play on words?) happy birthday Lesley!
Lindsay
03/08/2013 at 4:43 pm
Love the photos Renae, and great to see comments from Jasmine and Laura!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HK Triad Queen
03/08/2013 at 7:16 pm
Great to see your blog-tarting every day, girls! And glad to see Lips making an appearance too and keeping up his www swims…..:-)
(And for the record, Snorks, I get a point for the first sunrise pic!)
Renae, great work – thank you again!!!!!
Lips
03/08/2013 at 8:42 pm
Fab blog Nae!
What a great swim! Glad your captured me returning from my 50th www swim Renae. Ian, forgot to tick this morning. Appreciate your help in fixing this.
Laura/Jasmine, you’re an inspiration!
Lips
03/08/2013 at 8:44 pm
Where were you this morning? Waited till 6:59.. couldn’t see you. Did you go halfway?
Lips
03/08/2013 at 8:46 pm
LSA, can you please check your periodic payments to Ian? My PC progress over the last few days looks a bit patchy.. Thanks!
Renae Fowler
05/08/2013 at 9:43 am
Thank you to everyone for your king messages. Sorry I haven’t replied to all, but with moving house it has kept me away from computer. Probably a good thing. See you all on Tuesday…