182 dedicated swimmers turned out for a fabulous swim on this cold Sunday Morning. Where else where you rather be and no the answer is not in bed as I hear some of you saying.
With the rough seas subsiding we had a leisurely swim this morning taking in the best of what nature has to offer..
Stop the Presses!
The Ball is SOLD OUT!
Yes folks – The one and only Luke Escombe and the Corporation have written a song especially for the occasion. Our fantastic resident photographer to the stars Giles Park will be there on the red carpet… Bring on next week!
Get ready for the amazing – and very funny trivia competition, with prizes such as:
A night at the Novotel Manly Pacific!
A free photo shoot with Giles!
A week of free B&B breakfast at Bluewater and more!
If you have tickets and you would like to change your seating, please get it organised first and then let us know.
Health Benefits for Swimming during the winter months
Winter swimming may contribute to better general well-being. When compared to a control group on the profile of mood states rating scale, winter swimmers experience less stress and fatigue and more vigor.[citation needed] They report to have a better memory function, better mood and feel more energetic, active and brisk.[citation needed] Swimmers who suffer from rheumatism, fibromyalgia or asthma report that winter swimming relieves pain.
There are indications that winter swimmers do not contract diseases as often as the general population. The incidence of infectious diseases affecting the upper respiratory tract is 40% lower among winter swimmers when compared to a control group. Short term exposure of the whole body to cold water produces oxidative stress, which makes winter swimmers develop improved antioxidative protection.
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.
Renae
36 comments
Vanessa Maund
21/07/2013 at 11:23 am
Great blog Renae, fab underwater photos.
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
21/07/2013 at 12:07 pm
Renae Rocks! Great star appearance – we’re so lucky to have you on board as a blogger!
Toni – so glamourous in your Ninja Suit – I think you’ve just about got your ball outfit right there!
Renae Fowler
21/07/2013 at 12:16 pm
Awww, thanks everyone for your kind words. It’s not bad for a starter. It can only get better from here forward.
Ros(-e)
21/07/2013 at 12:33 pm
Great first blog Renae: who’d have guessed it’s your debut! It was such a beautiful morning, and a thoroughly wonderful swim.
Alyson
21/07/2013 at 12:39 pm
Great blog. Love the photo of Ted!!
Snorkles
21/07/2013 at 12:57 pm
Good start up blog – thank you and yes I was enjoying my lie in today!!
See you all during the week hopefully!
Renae Fowler
21/07/2013 at 1:08 pm
thanks everyone and thanks Sharon. I actually enjoyed doing the blog so I hope that you had a fantastic sleep in.
Marije
21/07/2013 at 2:27 pm
I like the photo of the seaweed. Such a cold but calm swim this morning.
Robster the Blogster
21/07/2013 at 3:07 pm
Great blog Fowler! Love the photo of Ted.
Big thanks to Tuesday blogger Mary for doing Monday’s for next 2 weeks btw. Much appreciated!
Lainey Loo aka Elaine
21/07/2013 at 3:12 pm
You are a real pro blogster Renae!
Elizabeth
21/07/2013 at 3:15 pm
Great that you got such a good photo of that sea weed. I thought it was strangely lurking .
Jane
21/07/2013 at 3:41 pm
Wow! Another great Blogstar has come out of the woodwork – lovely Blog Renae. And thanks for the pics to send to my daughter in LA.
lesley
21/07/2013 at 3:42 pm
Bit concerned jane looks so happy holding a dead bird!!
Katie F
21/07/2013 at 3:56 pm
Great swim this morning! I forgot to sign in though – could you please add me? Thanks!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
21/07/2013 at 4:30 pm
TED TED TED!! Congratulations!!!! One of the top achievements in life…….
You’ve made Column 1 at last:-)))))
Jane
21/07/2013 at 5:37 pm
I was hoping I could heal it……
DWSS
21/07/2013 at 5:38 pm
Oh my goodness!! Renae!!!, you Legend!!
New blogger Sparkles one day, New blogger Renae the next!!
You captured the feel of the ocean AND the application of Yak Fat perfectly!!
Lips
21/07/2013 at 5:48 pm
Lesley, may I remind you, we’ve seen you happy picking up much worse at Shelly..
Lips
21/07/2013 at 5:52 pm
Renae, agree with above comments – fantastic debut blog!!
You’re a natural. Hope we get to see you in the blogging chair more often.
Sparkles
21/07/2013 at 6:34 pm
Brilliant blog Renae. What an amazing morning …beautifully captured. Can’t believe we get to this every day. Temp today was exhilarating!
Jane
21/07/2013 at 7:19 pm
Storchy, I left you a message about the Blue Damselfish in yesterday’s blog – did you see it?
Ros(-e)
21/07/2013 at 7:32 pm
Renae, I forgot to say in my earlier comment: I loved the sign-on photo! Was that your sand-graffiti?
Lindsay
21/07/2013 at 8:02 pm
Great blog!
lesley
21/07/2013 at 8:50 pm
oops …yeah true! 😀
John S
21/07/2013 at 9:02 pm
Great blog Renae..
Why did the fish laugh?
Cause the sea-weed!
Great images of seaweed and Ted.
Renae, thanks for being so generous with your time!
xx
John S
21/07/2013 at 9:09 pm
Hi Jane, hug hug
Read you note just now. By coincidence I went looking for them today at lunchtime none around at all.
I’m sure it was this time, winter last year through to Christmas, that I saw them darting around on the half way white reef rocks.
Today, yesterday and last weekend nada!
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:29 am
Thank you Everyone for your lovely feedback.. I had a ball doing the blog.
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:31 am
You are very welcome Jane. If I am every out there and have a camera just pull me aside and I will be happy to take some shots of you..
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:33 am
Hi Katie, you will need to let Ian Foster know as he does the attendance. His number is 0412 231 530. Thanks
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:33 am
Thanks Rainer.. I enjoy doing it so it makes it easy.
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:38 am
love it. Ted was playing it up for the camera. I enjoy doing the blog as I love taking photos. Just need to learn the technique of underwater photography..
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:39 am
Hi Ros, yes that was my writing in the sand.. I do it quite often as xmas and birthday times. I generally print them out and put them on a blank card. I used to sell my photos at the Heritage Markets and Manly Markets.
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 9:55 am
Thanks Robbie. I had a great time doing it and it really doesn’t take too long to some pics together. See you soon.
Emer Byrne
22/07/2013 at 11:12 am
Only getting round to reading yesterday’s blog Renee – nice one!
Renae Fowler
22/07/2013 at 12:23 pm
Thanks emer. It was a pleasure doing it.
Ian N
23/07/2013 at 11:41 am
John S reminded me of this old one:
Why did Bondi?
.. because Rushcutter.
The benefits mentioned above of swimming in cold water last week passed me by; somehow after Saturday’s swim, I managed to pick up a sore throat regardless!