Tuesday 11 July – On a Clear Day

With offshore winds about as light as they could be from the WSW and a rising tide from a low at 4am, we were met with what was as close to a mirror finish as you could hope for. Coupled with no swell to speak of and a balmy 18 degrees, you could be excused for thinking our swimming hole was a lake.

 

With 240 eager beavers and 4 new friends enjoying the balmy and crisp conditions.

 

The low tide saw many walk to the point then lift the undercarriage and float away.

 

The conditions under the water was also spectacular, adding to the magic.

 

The scene at the point as the Sun struggled through was worth the wait.

The moon was close to full and lit the way early.

 

A couple of SUP men stroked the horizon as we headed off.

 

The surface was like glass.

 

Great conditions to stretch out.

 

Or lift the pace as a few of the crew hustled by.

 

The Sun gradually extricated itself from the cloud and added some extra warmth.

 

And thankfully Derick manned the point making sure no one ran aground.

 

Then, job done, like a rocket, he was gone.

 

Just a glimpse in the distance.

 

Only to race up the ramp and be there for Nick Howard who cruised in after a 500 K journey.

 

As Ted will testify, it doesn’t get much better.

 

Have a great week everyone.

Cheers

Brian

And now for the important stuff.

B&B Monthly Dinner at Bluewater Cafe

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11^th July at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be B&B swimmer, Chief Superintendent Kenneth Murphy (aka Smurf), who was recently awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ken will give a talk titled “Business as Usual” about the dangers faced by fireman, and highlighted by fire at the Forbes Vast Solar Plant, involving 120,000 litres of liquid sodium.

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 HERE.

AND don’t forget the fabulous ….Australians for Women’s Health TRIVIA NIGHT

Tickets are selling fast for the A4WHTrivia night being held at The Steyne on Tuesday 18th July, 6-9.30pm

The theme is “Naughty”cal so let your imagination run wild with some fancy dress and join in the fun.

John Kelly has kindly volunteered his services as quiz master and is sure to have plenty of “trivial” questions to challenge us.

Tickets are $30 and the main meal is provided.  Bookings can be made at

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a4wh-trivia-night-aka-not-the-bb-trivia-night-tickets-35531373294

Roz and Lainey are also asking for donations of prizes and silent auction items so if you have a business and could donate a service or have unwanted Christmas presents that could be “re gifted”, Elaine De Jager or Roz Beaver would be happy to hear from you.

The proceeds from the evening are being donated to Dr Ray’s charity, Australians 4 Women’s Health, who are building a hospital for women and babies in Charikot, Nepal.

Visit  http://www.a4wh.org/  and check out the great work they are doing to improve the lives of these poor women and their families.

For dietary requests or other queries, contact Roz Beaver – rozb@artnsoulworks.net

Thank you in advance for your support of this very worthy cause!