Friday 7 February 2020 A Hard Rain is going to fall

Big rains today. Very few swimmers. Dangerous seas are coming. Only proper swimmers today. And me

It looked very exciting

I wondered if that person had their hand up for help. I was not able to go in though!

Some proper swimmers sheltering before the start

Some early swimmers who were already dressed, fabulous and ready to go by 7 am

Down the ramp

My view on the walk to Shelly

When I got to Shelly I saw the A team arrive.

Water temp was nice. Visibility was super murk

Congratulations on the Manly club arranging the Cole Classic. Lots of BB swimmers. I will downlaod photos as soon as I can

The Monthly Dinner – 11th February 2020 – Guest Speaker The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Julianna Kadar, who is a PhD student at Macquarie University. She is also a member of the Homeward Bound Program which is working to build and upskill a network of 1,000 women in STEM over ten years. Julianna will talk about her study on the Behaviour of Port Jackson Sharks. Her work involves finding out more about the activity patterns of the Port Jackson shark using bio-loggers. Her study includes both captive and wild experiments and aims to analyse distinct shark behaviour signatures. Her talk will cover variation in behaviour, social networks and migration of our lovable PJ.

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. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book atwww.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

Royal Far West Charity Golf Day – Cromer Golf Club Tuesday 3rd March 2020

Funds raised go towards supporting children in regional areas who have been impacted by the devastating bushfires, as well as those living with the insidious and enduring effects of drought . Help us direct our services in the most effective way by supporting kids and their carers who are at risk of long-lasting mental health challenges and trauma-related disorders. You can help us strengthen the long-term wellbeing and resilience of these communities by participating in our inaugural Royal Far West Golf Day. Includes: 18 holes, breakfast, lunch and donation to Royal Far West. Time: 7am – 3pm

6k and 10k swimmers new date for next swim is 15 February

What I am reading

I am listening to a podcast about the relocation and rebuilding of Grantham in Qld following the floods. People can be amazing in what they achieve.