26/02/20 – Debris, Seaweed & Sticks

Today’s swim came as a bit of a shock following yesterday’s turtle sightings and clear waters but spirits were high as we climbed through the seaweed and swam through logs, twigs and sticks for a great sunrise and summer water temperatures.

Starting with the finish line today to give you a feel of the new seaweed start:

Then back to the start again and the healing property’s of seaweed creating Ellie awesome smiles all round:

Elaine doing her bit to pick up balloon plastics that could confuse the turtles:

What murky conditions?!?!

6:30 belles

Triathlon teams:

Happy Birthday family swim:

And a happy birthday for tomorrow:

Seeing double(s):

Great collection of newbies today:

Trio of seasoned swimmer school friends:

Stunning sunrise despite swimming through some dubious sections, you never regret a swim!

Water temp: 22

Swimmers: 162

Newbies: 8

The Monthly Dinner – 10^th March 2020 – Wine Tasting

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 10th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Special guest, David Webster, will present the range of Bold and Beautiful wines especially for B&B members and their friends. The Bold and Beautiful wines were born out of the idea of creating a village wine for Manly. The wines comprise two wines made in the Hunter Valley by rising star James Becker of M&J Becker Wines. The red, “The Beautiful”, is a Shiraz Viognier blend made in a very light style perfect for summer drinking. The white, “The Bold”, is 100% Chardonnay made in a fruit forward style with strong Chardonnay flavours but low oak usage. Once you have tasted the wines, you can purchase bottles through the restaurant to enjoy over dinner.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each (please note, NO BYO). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

HAVE YOUR SAY!!

DPI has placed its Shark Management Strategy community survey on public release. Here is a link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KS8XS5Y. Please note, the survey closes midnight Sunday 23^rd February. That’s today folks

Through the Strategy, DPI has trialled a series of shark management/mitigation methods at a number of NSW ocean beaches. The trials aim to increase protection of beachgoers, while minimising harm to sharks and other marine animals. DPI is interested in obtaining the views of the community regarding their support and preferences for shark mitigation at NSW ocean beaches.