The water temperature was 20.5 today. The visibility improving. The waves gentle and full. And there was some blue in the sky and a shining disc too. Which I did not mind even though it made things glarey on the way to Shelly.
But so many smiles! I think it will be marvelous for the 6 km swim tomorrow – or Bolderdash or jsut the usual swim.
People were milling around and getting ready to swim from 6 onwards. Hugh had already swum by then!
Some people were newbies today. They will be addicted for sure
Triathletes demonstrating Christmas baubles
Happy birthday Leanne
I think they know each other…
More people from Lane Cove 
Lots going on in this photo
More handsome swimmers
Before the swim
After the swim
Early swimmers setting off
In the water
Joy incarnate
In we go
Sighting – not so much for waves but for the one million other people swimming.
Sam, SWOD of yesterday and her lovely daughter
elbow on wave
B&B is BACK!!
From 1st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the following:
- Current NSW government regulations do not require a Covid Plan for outdoor active recreation activities with up to 1000 fully vaccinated adults. If you are not fully vaccinated, please refrain from swimming with the group until Government regulations allow.
- Maintain physical distancing. NSW Health advice is to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection by staying 1.5 metres away from other people where possible and avoiding close contact with people you do not live with. In order to stay safe, please observe all Government requirements related to this aspect. It would be helpful and safer if swimmers use the beach, rather than the walkway to gather before and after the swim.
- Log your swim on our log-in site (HERE), so that we have a means of assisting contact tracing should this become necessary. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up here.
- Be aware of and courteous to other swimmers. There will be many swimmers in the bay at once. If you collide with another swimmer, please stop and check that there has been no injury sustained, and the other swimmer does not need assistance.
Our information desk will operate every day from 6.30 to 7 am. New swimmers can sign up at that time and collect their free pink cap, courtesy of Manly Paradise Beachfront Motel and Apartments.
Volunteers Greeters Needed
In order to lighten the load on our regular and aging team, we are calling for volunteers to assist by helping at our information desk each morning to greet and induct new swimmers. You can volunteer for a regular day (weekly, fortnightly or monthly), or for random, backup assistance. You will need to be at Manly before 6.30 am to set up the desk and be able to pack away the desk after your swim. Training will be provided if required. Please contact Ian (ugoboyo@gmail.com) if you can assist. This is your chance to help ensure that our treasured group continues to flourish.
SUMMER BADGES
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, we look forward to a return to our normal summer swims. Three long distance swims are on offer, all of which will earn you a badge:
- The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning generally starting at 7 am. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 4th December.
- There is also a 10 km swim once a month over summer, also generally starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog.
- If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.
By popular demand, we have decided to retain the summer challenge and super swimmer badges which were both well-received last summer. This year we will have the following badges:
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- Summer Challenge – swim 30 times over summer, and swim in at least 7 different weeks
- Summer Super Swimmer – swim 50 times over summer
In order to be eligible for any/all of these badges you must log your swims in i-Log. If you don’t have a log-in, please sign up HERE. All swims must be at Manly (unless we have further lockdowns). Covid swims will cease on 1 December. HAPPY SWIMMING.
SOLD OUT
Unfortunately the Christmas Party on 7th December is now sold out. If you wish to be added to the waiting list for cancellations, can you please email Ian (ugoboyo@gmail.com)
Science at the Steyne
Wednesday, 8 December 2021 – 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Test your knowledge with ocean trivia then hear from marine experts in their field on all things – oceans from seahorses to seawalls, cray weed to corals.
Free but bookings essential at:
https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/science-steyne