Clair said, “it’s too wet to swim”

Christmas Party on Tuesday 9th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel is booked out, if anyone wants to go on the wait list they should email Ian (ugoboyo@gmail.com)

If you are lucky enough to be coming to the party, remember to bring some cash to support the Royal Far West Childrens Home Raffle on the night. Some of the prizes on offer in the raffle are:

• A delightful hamper full of homemade pickles, plus 4 tickets to Taronga Zoo
• A wine and snack hamper just in time for the entertaining season
• A swimming hamper – made up of a B&B hoodie and hoodie towel
• 6 nights accommodation in the April or June school holidays at Drummond House – just across the road from the beach – pretend you are Rusty for a week!
• Summer or Winter Season car park for Sat and Sun mornings in the RFW Carpark just across the road from the beach – no more parking hassles

STATS:

Swimmers: 50+ (and counting..)

Water temp: approx. 20 degrees with some warm patches close to Shelly

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First  light (* = photo is curtesy of Lainey)

6 am crew , except for Billy, piked out today because Clair said, ” It’s too wet to swim”.

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The rain didn’t seem to worry the Booty Campers who were praying for more rain.

 

The surfers were didn’t seem to mind the rain

 

I swam off the beach to Shelly with the 6.30 express. Not a bad swim, provided you were prepared to dive under 6-10 waves to reach the point. The bay route was a bit bumpy with waves and foam and some quite warm patches off the bower.

 

This pin-up boy from Balmoral, whose name can not be spoken, gave me his professional business card.

 

The return journey had a few left handers off the point but seemed OK provided you didn’t mind lots of white water. I noticed this sign after the swim.

 

Lainey’s rainbow shot *

 

Most of the 7 amers opted to get wet by walking to Fairy Bower (half-way beach)*

 

Eventually quite a large group reached Shelly*

 

To celebrate the lovely “Sparkles” AKA Michelle Sparkes reaching 1,000 kms on the Pacific Challenge.

Yeah!!! Sparkles!!!! *

 

A breathless Lips sprinted back to be first out of the water at Fairy Bower*

 

In time to assist the lovely 1000km Sparkles up the stairs*

 

Meanwhile the so called Ä-Team hence forth to be known as the “Non-Swimmers Team” totally chickened out just because of a little rain*. Instead of actually swimming they chose to spend their time complaining about the coffee service.

Fortunately I was able to enjoy the company of some REAL swimmers  over coffee

 

Have a great week ahead.

 

Simon

 

(with cool grandchildren Matilda, Leila & Max and my lovely wife Jo – celebrating our 40th anniversary this week)

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The B&B Calendar is the perfect item for the ‘hard to buy for’ person in your life. You can pick one up at the swim from Ian (cash only), or online – Click here – with an option to have it posted or collected from Ian.

Summer Swims

It is that time again! John Bond, has announced the date for the first summer 10K swim challenge is Saturday 13 December 2014. The next one isnt until February. He needs a few volunteers to help as support crew next Saturday please comment below or contact him if you can help. The 6km swims started today and run each Saturday in Summer. They usually follow on from the 7 am Shelly swim with a gathering then northward haul from The Point.

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. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.