… You know, the opposite of a safe space.
A place were you can stretch yourself, learn new skills and accomplish things that frighten you. Do the thing you’re avoiding but need to do to become a better you… A space to be afraid and grow.
Your first morning swim may have been one. The water, the waves, the exposure, the crowd
Fear is necessary, we need it to map our world. You can’t get less afraid, but you can develop courage. Courage lets you step into change, into the unknown. That’s transformative, it unlocks information that allows more of you to come into existence.
Which is important because, right now, you’re not all the person you could be. More of you is out there, waiting to be known, somewhere on the other side of your dangerous space.
(click photos to grow…)
With love,
Andrew Maher.
Gentle, Neuro-Structural Chiropractic Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B)
Stats:
Swimmers: 189
Newbees: 4
Water: 19.9 deg C
SUMMER SWIMMING BADGES
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, it seems appropriate to explain what it takes to earn a Summer badge. Three long distance swims are on offer:
- The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning starting with the 7 amswim. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 1stDecember.
- There is a 10 km swim once a month over summer also starting with the 7 amswim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog. The first will be on December 8th.
- 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 6.30or 7 am.
Please note, Badges will be awarded to swimmers completing any and/or all of the 3 swims at the times and dates stated above and throughout the Summer months.
You will earn a badge if you complete these swims and log them in iLog. The system will only record authorised 6K or 10K swims that are logged on the appropriate days. Badges will be presented at the Summer Badge Ceremony in March. If you are unsure of the routes and protocols for these swims, please ask at the desk before you swim. When swimming these longer distances, we request that, for safety reasons, you stay with the group. We also request that you do not swim in dangerous conditions. The quest for a little cloth badge is not worth putting your life at risk. Enjoy your swimming.
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B&B Fundraising Christmas Party
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 11th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme is simply “Christmas”, so come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. The music this year will again be provided by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, as numbers are limited. Book HERE now!
On the night, Royal Far West will be running a monster raffle and auction. Last year, this raised over $4000 for their important programs for disadvantaged kids. There will be fantastic items up for grabs, so be prepared to bid hard. Royal Far West have requested if you have any valuable items to donate for the auction or raffle, that you contact Desiree (desireec@royalfarwest.org.au), who will be co-ordinating the event for RFW.