Today’s blog is brought to you by us, guest bloggers, Dylan (aged 7) and Jared (aged 5).
Today was our FIRST paddle to Shelly beach. It was great conditions out there today – really flat.
It felt just like swimming in a fishbowl. As per normal below is a picture of the sunrise coming up over the sea.
It really was nice and peaceful out there
I (Dylan) set off really fast but decided to have a bit of a rest here to let the others catch up so that they didn’t feel bad about me finishing so far in front.
It was great arriving at Shelly Beach with all the other fast swimmers.
Because I (Jared) am also a very fast paddler I decided to give all the other swimmers a few 100 metres head start before I set off back to Manly.
I still arrived in Manly well ahead of the others (they are nowhere to be seen)
Here are some photos of the sea life today (like I said it was so flat like swimming in a fish bowl)
Jay-Jay the snail
Blobs the fish as spotted by me (Jared). I had to dive really deep to take this photo!
A crazy fish that only I (Dylan) was brave enough to photograph.
The next few photos were sent to us by Steevan Colter…. not as good as ours …but we put them up anyway…
Not sure what this is?? Plastic bag??
Anyway back to us – we needed to get in some serious ‘blog tarting’ before Lips tried to jump in…
Here’s Dr John and Anne doing today’s attendance…they look a bit too relaxed though with their coffees and deck chairs! This was Dr John’s first time helping out and we hear he LOVED doing it so much he now wants to do it EVERY DAY! Thanks Dr John! and thanks again Anne – what a couple of legends!
See you all next time!! Signing Off Dylan and Jared
The boring bit at the end of the blog – this is by Lesbubbles …
Hi Everyone – Hope you enjoyed the boys blog above!! What Legends! The swim’s blogger didn’t turn up so they stepped in and saved the day!! Thanks guys!!
CAPS!
We are very low in pink caps so some serious recycling needs to be done! All those swimmers who swim regularly who have 2 or more caps at home can you please bring the extra ones to us to re-use! Apart from the environmental reasons we are actually running out (till the new stock arrives)
THANKS!
SHARKS!
ALSO – as much as we wouldn’t want to come face to face with a shark in the ocean I am sure we all KNOW that part of swimming in the ocean is that ‘risk’… HOWEVER I for one LOVE that the sharks are there BUT apparently:
Premier Colin Barnett has announced a policy to kill endangered White sharks in the hope this will reduce the incidence of shark attack on WA beaches.
So please use this online form HERE to send Premier Barnett a message telling him that shark killing does not have your support. (or copy and paste this link http://ccwa.org.au/action/no-shark-cull-wa)
B&B Attendance Login
Come on folks – this is the most efficient way to capture your swims. It’s a smart phone friendly website so no need to download, just mark it as a bookmark. There are so many good reasons to use the B&B Login – like no queues, no need for glasses to find your name, and never missing the 7am call.
Log your swim between 5am and 9am for the 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. Happy clicking.
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 next 10km swim is scheduled for 11 January depending on conditions.
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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
25 comments
Jane
04/01/2014 at 11:40 am
Jared and Dylan – what a fabulous Blog! You put all of us non-bloggers to shame. I LOVE the photos of Blobs and the Crazy fish. Your Mummy and Daddy must be very proud of you.
And more praise: thankyou to Ted and Craig for being my buddies on the 6km swim today. It made all the difference having your company and support xxx
John
04/01/2014 at 12:50 pm
Well done to all the swimmers who completed the 6k swim this morning, especially the first timers.
The conditions were great at Manly but we experienced the southerly chop at Queenscliff,Freshwater and on the return. The seas then calmed once we neared the volleyball courts.
A special mention is given to Teagan who is 13 years old,a great effort, and Laura from London who is a long distance swimmer but her first 6km in ocean waters.
John
04/01/2014 at 12:59 pm
Note : The 10k swim scheduled for next Saturday,Jan 11 is likely to be held in the harbour as a ski, paddle board etc race is being run in the morning.
This will be subject to conditions in the harbour.
Watch for any info on the blog.
Jane
04/01/2014 at 1:02 pm
What was the water temp today? Felt like nearly 23 – lovely!
Jane
04/01/2014 at 1:06 pm
By the way whoever’s in charge, I don’t think I got credited for the 6km swim today as my PC has only gone up 1.5 km. My fault as I didn’t log in for it beforehand because I thought I’d wait and see how I felt after the Shelly swim. (Sorry, guys).
ros
04/01/2014 at 1:08 pm
Wow! that is one seriously fantastic blog! Can you guys please take over one of the regular blogging days?
Ian McK
04/01/2014 at 1:26 pm
The blog is great Dylan & Jared !
love all the underwater shots of fish like I’ve never seen before, as well as the editing of the last pic ! it looks like Rainer didn’t make it!
Gayle also needs to get a credit for her 6Km swim today.
Lesbubbles
04/01/2014 at 2:10 pm
Hi Everyone who did the 6KM – The login app has had time restrictions taken off – so you can STILL log your swim via here:
http://www.iswimtoo.com/mobile/
You can do it from your phone OR a computer!! (It is actually just a website not an actual app).
Snorkles
04/01/2014 at 2:55 pm
Love today’s blob, err I mean blog.
Wow Jared and Dylan must have a fantastic camera to take a pic of that fish, so deep…..and they must breathe hold forever!
Fantastic last photo too, glad pesky Lips no where to be seen today!
LSA aka HKTQ
04/01/2014 at 3:05 pm
Luv the Blog! Thx guys:-)
Lyndall
04/01/2014 at 3:06 pm
Great blog boys – the best one ever1
Thanks to everyone on the 6km swim today. It was a fun adventure and not quite as flat out there as it looked from the surf club. Special thanks to John Bond for keeping us all and particularly me, safe. Also to Ian and Elizabeth who flanked me, offering encouragement and kept me going when the wind came up. Thanks Elaine for keeping we slower swimmers in sight and gathering us all at various stages. I was so pleased when the white apartment building at the point came into focus and we had made it back to our gorgeous, familiar and protected end of the beach. After 3 hours swimming I thought I would have abs like John Bond…. oh well
Slim dusky
04/01/2014 at 3:21 pm
Great blog Jared and Dylan. I love the pics Nd drawings thanks Jane and Graig for keeping me company. Great swim
John
04/01/2014 at 5:15 pm
A warm 22.0C
Elizabeth
04/01/2014 at 5:16 pm
I also did not tick 6 km swim so hope it can be fixed! What a great group of swimmers today and fun blog. Thanks all!
Elizabeth
04/01/2014 at 5:19 pm
Fabulous swim by Gayle – first time and excellent navigation on her own for a while as I could not keep up! See Lesleycomment below allowing for 6km tick below
Elizabeth
04/01/2014 at 5:19 pm
Thanks!
Fifi
04/01/2014 at 6:37 pm
I would like to mention the 6.30 am 6km squad today,
which included an amazing lady named Louise.
She drives an hour and a half to get to manly just to swim. She is currently strapped into a leg brace and swims in a splint. She did a great job of swimming 6km today, especially since she can only kick with ONE foot. She was then off to Bowral to compete on some show jumping on her horse.
It was such a beautiful swim and she was very inspiring. You should all come say hi to Louise when she comes to swim.
Jane
04/01/2014 at 6:47 pm
I’m gobsmacked!
SandyBeach
04/01/2014 at 7:03 pm
I loved this blog Dylan and Jared..you are funny, crazy dudes!! Please, please join us again. Amazing plastic bag shot Mr Coulter…how did that Wobby not sense you there??
It really was a beautiful swim this morning (630am Drinkies) I’m off to Tassie see you all Friday.
Well done 6kmers
PS: What does WA Premier think he’s going to achieve??
Tim
04/01/2014 at 8:03 pm
Loved the blog guys. I feel that as a child myself I was much more in tune with what you were saying!!!
A question for all of you out there, how do we sort out the pre “let’s go” swimmers setting off to Shelly. Is it even a problem? I’m sure when I set off this morning 100 people where already standing on the sand. Any solutions?
Lesbubbles
04/01/2014 at 8:31 pm
Hey Tim
You an engineer can you think of a solution? 🙂
Coz we sure cant. …
Maybe an electric fence?? 😉
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Alyson
04/01/2014 at 8:52 pm
thats got to be the best blog ever!!
Alyson
04/01/2014 at 8:52 pm
Blimey!! what a woman!!
nikki
04/01/2014 at 9:15 pm
Great blog boys. Enjoyed reading it even though I didn’t swim today. It would be lovely to have some more guest bloggers every now and again- especially from the kids perspectives.
Lips
04/01/2014 at 9:53 pm
There I was, teaching Dylan and Jared the basics of blog tarting. Encouraging them to write their own BnB blog, featuring mostly (of course) themselves..
Alas, fame and fortune went to their heads. Erasing their very mentor from the sign-off pic. It hurts. It really does!
Great blog nonetheless. I’ve got nothing left to teach them. Time for me to retire..