1/2/2014 – Today’s the day to make a difference

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Due to The Cole Classic Swim at Manly on SUNDAY we will swim in the Harbour instead. Please walk to the end of Ashburner Street and we will all meet together there and swim to the ‘Toilet Roll’ building and back! Don’t leave your stuff at The Surf Club!

Come down to spread the word about the peaceful protest against the illegal shark culling happening in Perth. Judging by the numbers joining in most of us are totally against this. The protest is at 11am Saturday on Manly beachfront. Please come down and show support. They are looking at around 1500 people so be sure to get there early.

Things that kill more people than sharks

Good Luck today everyone. 

I started off all positive this morning, getting down to the beach early to get some sunrise shots, only to be greeted by some barriers.  Hardly any parking could be found this morning, but after a long search I finally found a spot near North Steyne. 

and I finally made it to the beach and managed to catch the sunrise.

What a busy morning in manly this morning. Between the shark protest and the fun run there were loads of people out this morning, which was great to see. 

  I managed to find some new blog tarts this morning. It’s good to get some new faces on blog.

Even with the roads blocked off it didn’t keep numbers down. There were still loads of swimmers this morning.  

I love that even though some people appear to be tough on the outside getting into the water is still a challenge.  It’s easier to get a tat than get into this water.

It was another beautiful swim this morning.  There was more action on the surface today than underwater.

Ian kicking back before his 6km swim this morning.

Mariah and Helen are looking more alike every day.

I found a man in full camo gear this morning so Toni & I chased him down. He was very hard to spot, at first we thought it was a shark, then a sting ray then we found it was Carlos.

He was so kind that he offered to take a photo of the Wobbegong for me as it was hard to getto.  He was amazing, he seemed to be able to hold his breath for what seemed like forever. Thank you Carlos.  

and finally in support of the protest todayToni is ready to make a statement..

Stats:

Swimmers: 310

Newbies: 19

Water:20.8c

Sunrise: 6:16am

Sunset: 8:01pm

Have a great weekend!

Renae

Bold & Beautiful – turning red for Feb!

February is Heart Research Month, which is a great cause for us to support! So as a team we are going to attempt to swim 6,000 kilometres during February and aim to raise one dollar per kilometre swum for the RedFeb Relay. Now because we have signed on as the first community partner and pledged so many kilometres the Heart Research Australia team have managed to get our ugly mugs on Breakfast TV! We have tentatively scheduled the TV crew (with Dr Andrew Rochford) to follow our swim on Monday 3^rd February (at the start of Heart Research Month), so please try to be there on that day. We will have new RED caps to wear just for the day BUT we all need to share this link (here) and get our friends and family to pledge some money towards heart research before then otherwise when asked the question on live TV of how much money we have raised we won’t be embarrassed!

P.S. If any of you have any connection with heart disease and would like to share your story I can put you in touch with the Communications Manager at Heart Research Australia, she would love to hear from you.

B&B Monthly Dinner is back! – WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER!

B&B i-log

Now that the new work year has kicked in, save time and be ever so efficient, by using the B&B i-log.  It’s a smart phone friendly website so no need to download, just bookmark it.  There are so many good reasons to use the B&B Login – like no queues, no need for glasses to find your name, never missing the 7am call, and you can do it on the bus or ferry on the way to work.

Log your swim ANYTIME that day for an 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

Summer badge swims

Every Saturday during summer there will be a 6km swim – usual route is to Freshwater and back; then once a month there is a 10km swim – this is to South Curl Curl and back.  However, the final route depends on conditions that day so it is a good idea to arrive a little early to have a briefing from the designated swim leader.  Both swims kick off at 7am.

The proposed date for the next 10km swim is 15 February depending on conditions.   This date will depend on final confirmation of local surf carnivals so keep checking the blog for updates.

Bolderdash

This daily swim to Queenscliff and back DEPARTS the surf club at 5.50am.  As these are generally intimate groups, please WAIT for everyone in the water before heading off.  Do buddy up with someone – great to be with someone who has the same pace – that way everyone is ‘accounted for’ at Queenscliff.

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.