6/9/16 “Joy” at Magical Manly

Joy on everyone’s face, is what I saw today. The sun was shining, the water was 1 degree warmer and everyone was smiling as the magic of Manly washed over us all.

This is Edwina enjoying her swim and taking photo’s of fish.

This is Annie’s beautiful smile, just back from her lovely 6.30am swim.

This is Ian, Gayle and friends enjoying the wonderful morning and view from the Surf Club.

This is Sydney, enjoying a chat at halfway beach. Syd’s an Aussie now!

This is a Port Jackson that Edwina pointed out to me. He was wagging his tail at us, to say hi.

Beautiful calm morning as we enter the water at 7am.

On our way back at about 7.30am.

This is Fiona with me. She had a lovely smile to start the swim.

We did the executive hour “afternoon” shift…. A little late but still great to be in the water. Fiona sends a big “hello” to her sister in New York.

Such a great start to the day, hope the rest of your day is Awesome.

Jenny :))

Stats:
Swimmers 150
Newbies
Water temp 17.4

Staying safe – a timely reminder!
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.

B&B monthly dinner: Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of Surfrider Foundation Manly)

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Jude will present the film “My Saltwater Sanctuary” including footage from Cabbage Tree Bay, which was declared an Aquatic Reserve in 2002. We all witness daily the stunning success story of how protection over the last ten years has replenished the marine populations here.
NSW currently only has 7 % of its coastline protected in twenty marine sanctuaries, so Surfrider Foundation has joined the Nature Conservation Council in the charge to lobby government to restore the ten sanctuary zones still unprotected, and increase the percentage of marine park areas in NSW by establishing a Sydney Marine Park.
Made by producers Bluebottle Films, it’s a beautiful film about locals living alongside marine reserves … and the difference every one of us can make in the protection of them.

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Cost of dinner: $25 a head
Includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff.
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:

BOOK HERE NOW

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2016 Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster. Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges…

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