28/02/2014 – Saying good bye to Summer!

Can you believe that it is the end of Summer?  As I write this wearing a fluffy jumper and socks, I reckon the weather has totally turned Autumnal.

While the festivities of Summer may be over, you know there is always something going on with this mob.   Like the next Monthly Dinner which will be a Movie Night!!  Don’t know if there will be a red carpet (maybe pink), but come and see Dr Salt. The story of a boy called Robbie who learns to ocean swim  with the B&B – a totally fictional tale of course!!  Supporting cast are the B&B swimmers.  The movie was written and shot by Naomi Fryer late last year.  As Robbie may book out all the seats, get in quick!  Details below.

The sun chose not to make an appearance today, but still the early lappers were out in force.

These two had done a super early double at 5.30am, with one leading the way with a headlamp.

As ever, nothing stops the onward march of the B&B.  Today 110 swimmers – including 7 newbies – gathered under the tree to prepare for the daily plunge.

The pink caps provide highlights of colour in the grey morning as we clown our way down to the sea.

And we are being ever so good these days and actually meeting at the point!!

Waiting for the call to set us off John instead calls ‘Dolphins’.  We were treated to the sight of a pod of about eight beautiful dolphins making an arc around us from the beach out to the bower.  A magic sight; sadly just out of camera range.

Today’s birthday boy is Bruce Baird.  We give him a rousing birthday salute that totally filled the bay.

It was a bit too dull to go fish hunting, but nice to see the yellow tail on the way back.

. . .nothing like swimming with diamonds!

We may have turned our backs on Summer – but the fun of Winter is only a few months away!

It is also the final day of our RedFeb Challenge.  Any donation you can make would be welcome.  The funds are to support further research in heart disease and its prevention.  Plus, you never know when you or someone close to you, might be the beneficiary of all that medical research.  Just follow the link and Give to Heart Research

And good luck to the team doing the Coastrek today!!  All the best for the 50 kms.

Have a great day.

Mary

2014 Summer Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the 6km and / or 10km swims, now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Venue is the Royal Far West on Sunday 9th March straight after the regular swim !

To cover the cost of the sausage sizzle breakfast, a $5 donation will be payable at the gate.  Bookings are essential to ensure there are enough sausages.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

Badges are $10 each so if you could bring the correct money that will help the morning run smoothly, thank you.

Monthly Dinner at Bluewater – Tuesday 11th March at 6.30 pm

It’s Movie Night!!  And the stars are the B&B swimmers.  Don’t know if there will be a red carpet (maybe pink), but come and see Dr Salt. The movie was written and shot by Naomi Fryer late last year will be screened on the night.

With a limit on the numbers, bookings are essential.  The cost is only $20 a head which includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (including a vegetarian option) and corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. All beers, glasses of wine and deserts are an optional extra at the special price of only $5 each!

Do mark this must attend event in your diary, follow the link B&B Movie Night Dinner to book.

If you are in Byron Bay on the 9th March you can see the Bold and Beautiful movie there as well as that is where it will DEBUT!!  It’s called Dr Salt and here’s a link to details: http://www.bbff.com.au/programme-2014/?venue=360

B&B i-Log

Almost 50% of swimmers are now using the B&B i-Log. 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). He will check that your email address is activated on the attendance register then send you info on how to get started.

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.

The Stats

Regulars:  110

Newbie:  7

Temp:   21.6 degrees

Sunrise: 6.42 am

Sunset: 7.33 pm