A virgin blog, written in Cammeray
published January 30th, a Saturday.
Manly was at her beautiful best,
filled with runners, paddlers and the rest.
Ian was there, John was too,
greeting the newbies, as they do.
Fifteen new recruits signed their name,
joining the Pacific Challenge Hall of Fame.
South African Quinton came for his first swim,
there’s a photo below so you’ll recognise him.
The six-thirty crew always know what to do;
they wait at the point, here’s a pic of them too.
At seven am the crowd did swell
to around 200, its difficult to tell.
How about the dude with his leg in the air?
Takes some flexibility to get it there!
And check out the snapshot we got of them all
waiting for John to make the “lets go” call.
Manly we love you, Bold and Beautiful too
The best way to start the day, with this wonderful crew!
Stats
210 swimmers
15 newbies
22.5 degrees
2016 Calendars !!
The 2016 B&B calendars are now on sale. Get your copy from Ian any day at the swim, or order online HERE.
They make a great Christmas gift for family and friends, here or overseas.
This year the calendars are even more impressive in a larger A3 format, all for the same cost as last year – just $15 each.
STAYING SAFE
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 Swim School
Join Pacific Jules coach Sarah Anne for an hour in the ocean as they teach you the fundamentals of the underwater phase of your freestyle stroke.
This one hour session in the water will help understand the technique in easy to follow steps, bringing it all together to allow you to feel additional
propulsion, power and speed.
When : Saturday 6 Feb 8-9am
Cost : $25
Location : Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit compulsory, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!
Please email info@pacificjules.com.au for more information or to reserve your place.
14 comments
HRH(akaPauline)
30/01/2016 at 11:21 am
Great blog loved it.
DWSS
30/01/2016 at 12:35 pm
Smashed it!
Poetry, Newbies, such a delight!
Even better than Ian Mc Knights!
Shelly
30/01/2016 at 1:08 pm
Never seen a blog from him, but I’m sure you are right Uncle Shauny!
Lovely first time blog ! really hit the sweet spot 🙂
Welcome to the B&B inner circle blogging team.
Love you all
Shelly
xoxoxo
Mary
30/01/2016 at 1:19 pm
We’ll done Cammeray Girls!!
Elizabeth
30/01/2016 at 2:30 pm
The 630 am swimmers look very orderly. Big crowd today. Stats don’t include people who swim without signing in. It felt like lots more going over because of being kicked in the head while being overtaken a couple of times. Love the photos in the blog.
DWSS
30/01/2016 at 3:24 pm
Oh He’s good Shelly.
Very very goooooood
I am just very happy that we now have another great blogger.
That’s one day a week that Rainer won’t be blogging.
Jenny-Sue
30/01/2016 at 3:56 pm
Thank you kind swimmers for your lovely comments! What a welcoming bunch you are!
Lips
30/01/2016 at 6:26 pm
I’m right here Shaun. Taking notes. You will most definitely feature in my next blog. Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Great blog Jenny! Love the rhymes. Shaun rhymes with yawn. Or prawn. For your next blog.
Michael S
30/01/2016 at 8:26 pm
Great job girls. Always so look forward to my daily ration of B&B blogs.
Elizabeth X
30/01/2016 at 11:05 pm
Corn dawn forlorn pawn horn porn !!!!
Zips hips clips yips dips pips rips tips whips !!!!
Simon Cowell
31/01/2016 at 6:23 am
Loved the rap!
Any chance you can it add the music.
Lainey aka E-laine
31/01/2016 at 1:27 pm
Bahaha Lips you are so funny
You made me run for the dunny
Loved the blog Jenny-Sue
Great set of photos too!
Lainey aka E-laine
31/01/2016 at 1:30 pm
Does anyone know if Quinton is single?
And if so, is he ready to mingle?
There’s a queue of eligible B&B ladies…
Getting a bit fed up with a few of the shadies
How old is he and does he want a date?
Lainey could find him a B&B mate!
Jenny-Sue
31/01/2016 at 2:06 pm
Alas Lainey I really don’t know!
I don’t even know if chicks are his go
Either way, whatever his preference
You should definitely be his point of reference!