Yes the week has gone so FAST…
It’s Friday again! and again we’re cooling down after a scorcher. The sunrise was slightly delayed …..
There were some gentle waves – some of us were looking forward to a little bodysurf back in…
All the usual suspects for a Friday….
I call this one – “Variations of Pink”
Everyone is looking relaxed this morning…
Still waiting for this guy to stack in front of everyone 🙂
Nice clean surf…
Paige braved the waves on the way out AND on the way in –
Rainer – we found your cap – Hope you’re feeling OK today – probably watching cartoons and eating ice cream?
This is little Camryn Mellis in her B&B kit. Note the cute baby rug knitted by Peta Saunders and featured a couple of weeks ago in the blog 🙂
Have a great weekend everyone – sorry not much underwater action today or any other day this week – it’s been too soupy 🙁
Stats:
150 Swimmers
6 n00bs
18.6c water
6:10 Sunup
7:10 Sundown
Special Event – B & B Fundraising Dinner
As you are aware B&B is a free for all activity, but there are ongoing costs that need to be met. To help support B&B and keep it the wonderful, inclusive, growing phenomena that it is please support this dinner, which is proudly supported and sponsored by The Steyne Hotel.
Tuesday 12th November at 6.30 pm at the Steyne Hotel
Spaces are limited to 150, so first in best fed !
Tickets are payable at time of booking – $25 per head
It promises to be a fantastic night with the B&B Documentary, filmed by Naomi Fryer, being shown for the first time!! (subject to completion of post-production by 12th Nov).
There will be a sensational live auction too, with stunning original art work up for grabs by our very own Jenny Knapman.
To ensure you don’t miss out, secure your spot now by purchasing your ticket here now.
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.
Bold and Beautiful Swim School
Sarah Anne Evans, B&B’s official Pacific Jules swim
coach, has organised a group swim school for any willing B&B swimmers who
want to improve their style. Details:
Date: Saturday 30th November
Time: from 10am – 11:30pm
Location: Shelly Beach.
Cost is $30 and it’s limited to 15 people. (If the class is
overbooked, then additional classes will be arranged on alternative dates)
During the 90 minute session Sarah Anne and Warren
Evans will be covering how to swim with more efficiency, flow and
speed! If the water is clear and calm enough they will film each
person for feedback after the session via email. Why not get a couple of
friends together and come along for a fun morning (after the 7 am swim – and
breakfast)
What to bring: swim
togs, cap, goggles, a wetsuit or rash vest depending on how susceptible you are
to the cold water, sunscreen and water.
If you would like to book in you should
call or email Sarah Anne and you will be sent the payment
details. 0420 923 067 or info@pacificjules.com.au
FRIENDS OF CABBAGE TREE BAY
NO TAKE AQUATIC RESERVE
A partnership initiative of Manly Council & NSW Dept of Primary Industries Fishing and Aquaculture.
Interested in becoming a ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’ volunteer?
The Manly Environment Centre, Manly Council and ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’ would like to invite you to attend an Information Session on volunteering for the conservation group ‘Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay’. This is the 2nd round of volunteers.
Friends of Cabbage Tree Bay working group has lined up a number of speakers for the first information session, which will include marine scientists, divers, as well as volunteers already involved in the group.
Event: 1st Information Session – Volunteering
Date: Tuesday 22nd October
Venue: Manly Council Chambers
1 Belgrave Street, Manly
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pmRSVP: is essential to reserve your place no later than midday Monday 21st October. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/event/8866506961
Note:
Once you have signed up (at the Information Session) to volunteer, there will be an Induction Session on the following Saturday 26th October at Shelly Beach from 9.am – 12.30pm. Please note this in your diary as this is where you’ll gain first- hand knowledge of Cabbage Tree Bay, the volunteer role, as well as signing up on the roster for summer sessions.
17 comments
Michael [EX CI]
18/10/2013 at 11:52 am
WHAT??? NO BOLDERDASHERS!! What is the world coming to?
On a completely different topic: what a gorgeous little baby Camryn is and what a beautiful shot of her.
lesley
18/10/2013 at 12:00 pm
very brave wearing that skimpy bikini top on those waves!! 😀
Thanks Michelle Sparkles for helping me through the waves! gulp!
LOVELY sunrise pics Nick!!
Lindsay
18/10/2013 at 12:01 pm
I agree Michael – Camryn is very sweet!
If anyone left a pair of grey speedo goggs with a white strap on the table next to the tree this morning, I have them and would be pleased to return them to their rightful owner. I ll be swimming both days over the weekend, and next week.
Great blog – love the wave shot!
LSA aka HKTQ
18/10/2013 at 12:05 pm
Michael, some of us super-slowies braved the waves in and out and did a beautiful boulderdash …..er crawl….. Actually, thought of you and Lips – you’d have both loved it – rolling waves, glassy off-shore winds, being nibbled at by the mutton birds, keeping very far out to avoid being surfed in.
Special thanks to Chris (with a beard) and Bev who kindly kept me close company both ways (first boulderdash for both of them!).
Jon A and John Bryan were a little ahead of us and on a faster track…
(We were both very sorry to miss your fleeting visit. Xmas here with Jules?)
Maybe a mutton bird nibbled at the attendance sheet too!
aJohn
18/10/2013 at 12:35 pm
I always thought Bolderdash to be a dash for the boulder with the heart painted on it. But if someone asks why the name “BoldandBeautiful,” how do you answer? Perhaps we should ask the founder of the group, Julie. Is the name’s origin base on the fact that men in skimpy buggies are “bold” and women/girls in bikinis are “beautiful” or does it mean the bold act of swimming to Shelley in the deep blue sea, and beautiful because of all that beautiful marine life we see when our heads are in the water? Anyway to return to the point, is “Bolderdash” used as a comparative, that is, swimming to Shelley is a “bold” thing to do but it is bolder to swim to Queenscliff, or is it just a misspell of the word “boulder”? Several swimmers to Queensie today in perfect conditions were accompanied by swarms of muttonbirds, swooping inches above their heads and landing in the water only arms length away. I think the mutton birds ate the attendance sheet reducing my enthusiasm for mutton bird conservation. 😉
Inez
18/10/2013 at 1:06 pm
Sarah, there is a folder especially for the Bolderdash, I forgot what colour it is. If you tick that, then your KM get included in the PC, and make sure you don’t tick also the Shelly folder as well, unless you really are doing both, or unless you have paid yourself the appropriate fee for being included. I suppose there has to be an adjusted price list for ticks for B’dash and ticks for double header of B’dash plus regular shelly. Sorry if I’ve just blown your “I’m innocent” cover, I know you already know which folders to tick and which person to see regarding kilometers.
LSA aka HKTQ
18/10/2013 at 1:52 pm
Yes, we did all put our ticks in the “special folder”, but we’re suspecting the Mutton Birds of having eaten or flown off with it! Of course, could be those Boot-campers:-) Thanks to MC for pointing it out….
Not sure what the “double header of B’dash” is, however…. special points for head butts? We definitely wouldn’t be encouraging that one!
Slow Ian
18/10/2013 at 2:01 pm
Sorry Michael, Bolderdashers got mixed up with the regular crew. All fixed now. Promise it won’t happen again.
Slow Ian
18/10/2013 at 2:02 pm
I also have a pair of goggles that were handed in to me. I will add these to my growing collection, unless these are claimed.
Slow Ian
18/10/2013 at 2:05 pm
It’s bolder you to ask such probing questions. Answers? I have none.
Bill McCappuccino
18/10/2013 at 3:29 pm
Welcome little Camryn and congratulations to Mum & Dad. “Babies are Nature’s way of saying she hasn’t given up on us yet.” Really goo goo good to meet you laddie !
Landlocked Lips taking a break from eating ice cream and watching cartoons..
18/10/2013 at 4:11 pm
Interesting experience – reading the blog without actually swimming. Now I know how Snorkels must feel.
LSA – kudos for bolderdashing. Looked like a big wave day!
Bill – see you for cappuccino boot camp on the weekend. Might even have a double if conditions are good.
Nick – thanks for locating my cap. Bull shark must have thrown up..
crotchety old bloke in pink sluggos
18/10/2013 at 6:40 pm
who’s this Lips then??
never heard of him!
has he been swimming with us long?
LSA aka HKTQ
18/10/2013 at 6:59 pm
Dear Crotchety,
If you were to have an occasional swim with the B&B *all the way to Shelly*, you might get to meet him…..
Alyson
18/10/2013 at 8:30 pm
Well done Paige!! And what a cutie Camryn is!
Deb
18/10/2013 at 8:35 pm
I can tell you where the name bold and beautiful came from … But it will cost you a coffee!!
scott
18/10/2013 at 8:44 pm
Great seeing Camryn on the blog, thanks Nick and co.