There was lots of chatter in the build up to the soltice swim today. People were asking on social media, should I or shouldn’t I? How cold is it? Will people see me? What if there’s surf? On and on it went. In the end it wasn’t as difficult as some thought it would be and I think we all had a great time.
So many people turned up at 6.15am it was like a summer day, and very hard to capture the atmosphere in the brisk air with hands that don’t want to operate as normal.
Each year it seems more and more swimmers are deciding to just walk in naked because the hassle of taking costumes on and off with flippers particularly is too hard a task. Never seen so many naked people at once on Manly Beach. It would have challenged Dark Mofo in Tasmania.
Here are some pre swim photos:
Once people went down the ramp the excitement ramped up a notch:
I honestly didn’t know where to look and carrying a camera plus removing costume required skill. Hence I only made it halfway then came back.
My views in my swim:
Met up with Leveena and Shaun at halfway and stopped for a chat:
Just when I thought it was all over:
Petra after her swim:
The 7am swimmers at Shelly
A new dog to admire, Jesse
It was a beautiful swim and the badge isn’t bad either, thanks Roger Harvey
Some of our swimmers went down to Tasmania for their naked swim, however it won’t upload, maybe wrong format.
no stats I”m sorry everyone, but water was warm and air was cold. Hundreds turned up.
happy weekend, notices below 🙂
edwina.
Winter swimming
The B&B Winter swimming season starts on 1st June. Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a winter badge by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August. You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit). Start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
B&B FUNDRAISING NIGHT,
TUESDAY 9th July from 6.30pm
Generously sponsored and hosted by The Steyne Hotel
All B&B swimmers and their family and friends are cordially invited to our inaugural Christmas in July Fundraising Event – (no under 18 unfortunately)
ONLY $30 PER PERSON INCLUDING A MEAL. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW. TO SECURE YOUR PLACE, PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) OR PURCHASE A WHOLE TABLE HERE
Please wear your best Christmas paraphernalia on the night. Theme and dress up your table for the chance to win a prize. It will be a fun night, so don’t miss out! First in best dressed… If everyone is very well behaved, we may get a visit from Santa himself. Who knows, if you are really good, Santa may even let you sit on his lap.
Enjoy a delicious steak or chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is also available on request, please tell us at the time of purchasing your table. Drinks will be available at bar prices.
Lots of silent auction items will up for grabs, and there will be live auctions right through the night. We will also have a monster raffle which will be drawn at the conclusion of the evening. If you or someone you know would like to donate an auction item or a prize, either individual or for a table please let us know (email Ian at ugoboyo@gmail.com). Funds raised will support both the Royal Far West and the B&B, two great causes.
17 comments
Elizabeth
22/06/2019 at 2:08 pm
That’s an excellent capture of a nudie swim for a family blog! Now the daylight will start to expand. Lovely swim
Inge
22/06/2019 at 2:21 pm
Fantastic blog Edwina! Lovely photos you captured the exquisite mood. The first shot of Georgina and David is priceless. And I love the blurry shots and the fish in the dark water.
Very hard to know which bottom belongs to which owner.
Lainey
22/06/2019 at 2:22 pm
Some very carefully composed photos and lovely bum shots. Well done Ed! I heard there were 110 naked swimmers. That’s a record. First year I won’t get my badge but enjoying Greece and Italy!
Edwina Harrison
22/06/2019 at 2:29 pm
Thanks girls 😊
Shelley K
22/06/2019 at 2:36 pm
All the fun of the fair! Great swim, great blog, we totally aced that getting nude caper.
Shelley K
22/06/2019 at 3:51 pm
PS why is there no sidebar showing comments anymore?
Edwina Harrison
22/06/2019 at 4:31 pm
I have no idea, and now every time I comment I need to type my name in . No automatic filling in
Veena
22/06/2019 at 4:42 pm
Thanks Ed! Great skill in managing to capture rears and few faces! Was warm & as Shelly said ‘very clear…maybe to clear!’🤣
Anne
22/06/2019 at 5:11 pm
Great blog! I am truly regretting staying in bed for too long. If I do it tomorrow will that count?
Tonia Wood
22/06/2019 at 5:24 pm
Great blog of a lovely Solstice swim. It was magical with the moon shining to the sea floor, the many fish, the not so cold conditions and a camaraderie second to none. No wonder it’s growing in popularity every year.
harrison edwina
22/06/2019 at 6:16 pm
totally agree Tonia, so many fish and the camera wouldn’t work. straight to olympus monday I go.
Lucy C
22/06/2019 at 7:36 pm
Great blog Edwina! No wonder it was such a successful event – it was clear that all the butts were lined up in a row first!!
harrison edwina
22/06/2019 at 7:50 pm
it was hysterical i tell you. before and after.
Shelley K
23/06/2019 at 8:04 am
No autofill and no reply to a specific comment. Pourquoi??
Chrissy Chadwick
25/06/2019 at 5:31 pm
So much fun!
Tim
15/07/2019 at 7:52 am
Great event and great report. I swam the nude solstice swim in Canberra on 21 June but had no idea there was a similar event drawing an equally impressive crowd in Sydney. Well done all! Hope to do it in 2020.
harrison edwina
15/07/2019 at 8:06 am
Come join us next year, you get a badge too
Can’t imagine how cold the Canberra one is