18/07/2014 – It’s just a swim

While struggling to hold a particularly difficult yoga pose a few days ago, the instructor made the statement, “it’s just a silly yoga pose; don’t turn it into a story.”  By that she meant avoid building a story around your struggle.  Instead look at what you are doing and revel in your ability and participation.

The stats are telling me there were a total of 95 B&B’ers revelling in today’s crisp conditions.

 

 

Some did the pre-dawn warm up with Booty Camp.  Perhaps, Ian is telling stories about the fish he saw.  From the expressions, I don’t think anyone believes him. . .

 

When you are welcomed with a smile like this one, all reasons to struggle evaporate.

 

 

Today’s challenge was to plunge into 16.4 degrees of beautiful clear water as the sun peeped over the horizon.

 

Looks lovely don’t you think?

 

David’s face says it all.

 

While wetsuits are more common at the moment, there are still the brave few who continue sans neoprene.

 

 

These are the only regular swimmers I saw at the point!  Not much waiting going on. . .

 

You could mistake this for high tide at Shelly given that only heads are showing.  I can assure you, it was most certainly warmer under the water.

 

 

 

Never daunted by the conditions, the Shelly Pushers put on their display of core and shoulder strength.

 

And this first time swimmer with JK is very cuffed that she joined us today – and without a wetsuit!

 

A Cuttlefish was spotted around the rocks, but today it was a bit camera shy and hid under a very large rock. . .

 

The other regulars were all there.

 

 

 

 

 

Did you realise that on Monday our time, it is 45 years since the landing on the moon?  Must be time to rewatch The Dish!

 

And if you are looking for a lovely warm yoga studio, do go to Power Living.  They are a fabulous sponsor of the B&B providing a great discount when you flash your B&B card.

Namaste

Mary

 

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B&B Swim School

Join Pacific Jules coaches Warren and Sarah Anne for an hour in the ocean and learn to swim with less fight and more flow!  This one hour session will focus on getting you to feel your body position in the water, understand how this affects your efficiency and teach you how to swim with more ease. This technique naturally builds endurance and speed.

When : Saturday 26th July 9:30-10:30am
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!

Contact Sarah Anne at info@pacificjules.com.au to book your place

Week 8 of the Winter Badge season.

There are 14 weeks in the winter season.  To qualify for the prized Cold & Bold Badge you simply need to swim 20 times within the season ensuring you have swum in a minimum of 7 different weeks.  So, attempting to do it all in the first few weeks does not count!!  Make sure you use the i-Log to register your without wetsuit for the WWW badge.

B&B i-Log

The B&B i-Log is the best way to capture your swims!!  Log your swim ANYTIME of day using this really efficient and easy way to ensure your swim is recorded in the daily attendance and on the Pacific Challenge.. To get started, send an email to Ian Forster ugoboyo@gmail.com (This is not a link so please copy and paste into your email). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

Staying safe

There may not be any waves just at the moment, but are you prepared for their return? 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.

 

The Stats

Regulars:  95

Newbie:  1

Temp:   16.4 degrees

Sunrise:  6.57 am

Sunset:  5.06 pm