24/2/15 – Misty Tuesday

For those that look forward to the stroll along the foreshore before the plunge, this morning you would not have been disappointed.

We were met with a glassy sea but 3-4 feet of misty north east swell on a low tide that bought with it a shallow sand bank and some dumping waves in reasonably frequent sets.

The returning Queenscliff crew reported colder water ahead of the 7am start which we noticed was patchy in Shelley but still a balmy 21-22 degrees.

 

A lot if new rocks have been exposed due to the grinding north east swell at the point.

 

A small but happy crew of morning flyers headed out to find the point.

 

 

A welcome cleansing and frequent swell saw us off.

 

 

And not a lot of water below the sets so it dive deep ad hold onto your goggles.

 

Once in full swing the water was magnificent with no sign of any stingers or other bities, not even our Duskies. After 8 last Tuesday I didnt see a single one this morning.

 

But I did notice a lot more rays than normal and this fella was looking guilty as he paced for the depths.

 

It seems on the way out all that was felt was a soft squishy sensation followed but a quick incision of a barb which left a nasty gash across the foot. Unlike our famous Steve Irwin, Manly’s trusty life savers did a great patch-up job and the patient survived. Well done lads.

Best to be careful on the way out and get the undercarriage up as soon as possible.

 

Sergeant Baker at attention refusing to move in the shallows of shelley despite the influx.

 

 

A quiet and serene affair this morning with not even a birthday.

 

There were however lots of baitfish. This school went on for minutes as we swam back.

 

A lone arm leading the pack, at a guess I think was Brad out for a stretch having been hard at work keeping house with Lucy busy looking after the new princess.

 

The waves were magnificent on the return offering some free rides to the beach.

 

Dropped a degree or two while we were out. I think just the north east swell was responsible.

 

 

Announcements

 

And finally a quick note that the Bluewater Fans have now been rendered operational just in time for the big chill and the monthly dinner.

 

All the best for a great day and be good.

Cheers

Brian

PS John Bond asked me to let you all know that this update supersedes all other updates.

The scheduled date for last the  10K and 6K Swim is Saturday 7 March 2015.

The Stats

Regulars:   76 at last count
Newbies:   0 so far
Water Temp:  22.5 fading to 21

 

B&B Monthly Dinner
The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 10^th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will include an exclusive wine tasting for B&B members and their friends. Bluewater Restaurant and Fesq Fine Wine Distributors have combined to provide a fabulous meal with four excellent wines to taste during the evening. Ryan, a wine specialist from Fesq, will be on hand to explain the subtleties of each wine.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $30 a head, which includes the wine plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or (additional) wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  These dinners are very popular and a lot of fun, they are a great way to socialise looking half decent with your fellow BnB’ers but they sell out fast so book your spot by click HERE

 

Summer Swims
The next 10km swim is scheduled for Saturday 14 February, 2015. The 6km and 10km swims both start with the normal swim at 7am.

 

REDFEB
Our REDFEB swim last Saturday raised $301 for Heart Research Australia.  With $1300 of our $3000 commitment raised – and one more week to go – there’s more work to be done!  Please donate HERE.

 

SPECIAL OFFER EXCLUSIVE TO B&B
To help with your heart health, Manly Beach Health Club, in conjunction with REDFEB is offering B&B members a free 30 min Personal Training session. This is a limited offer, so to find out how to take advantage of the offer, click HERE.

 

 

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.