Sat 27th: The Sun Comes Back!

 

Air Temp:               8º
Water Surface:       Flat flat flat like a sheet of glass
Water Temp:         17.4º
Wind:                     Offshore
Waves:                 Negligable
Last Sunset:          Stunning – incredible – hues of pink and volcanic clouds

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Kicking off circa 5.40 a.m….

 

 

 

 

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1. People continue to forget things at the wall hooks.  Would the owner of this Kombi please collect it at Management HQ Northbridge please.

 

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2. Please do not toilet-train your dog at our communal facilities.               Ted.

 

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3. Solstice Badges are Ten Dollars, and available to anyone who swam at least one … (See Roger)

 

 

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1.  Steve Perks will complete the Variety Bash today after overnighting in Charters Towers – with the entourage finishing at Hamilton Island.  Mrs P has her own vehicle …

 

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2.  Bill MacCaffeine has moved up to Central Coast … near Toowoon Bay.  And – believe it or not – is hanging out at another Shelly Beach these days

 

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3.  Poppy the Legend (Mr Charles Rochester) ran his 46th City to Surf the other week.  He has not missed a single event.  Legend

 

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4.  Greg Taranto untangled this off the Point last week.  I’m reposting – to show big it was; how thick the line.  Fortunately fishing in the Bay seems quite rare now, what with all the water-goers keeping eagle eyes on the sanctuary …

 

5.  Channel 7 Sunrise: the weather crew reported from the beach on Wednesday, after setting up a command post before dawn.  It was drizzly.  Sam Mac applauded the Booty Camp, which I gather was being broadcast live

 

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5. Summer Party … swimmers invited.  I have some hard copies of invite (for the fridge) if you want one.  See Roger …

 

6. The Pool – Still not finished …

 

7.  More Fishing Lures – this time around Ian’s neck (Medallions from Ian Dodd Swim Squad at Pittwater House School’s pool)

 

8.  Back in the Swim – Eloise, Sterlo and Angus …

 

9.  Back on Deck – Lesbubbles returns from hols in Colorado …

 

10.   Stepping up to the Plate.  Jeffie and Anne await first hit-out for Bronze Medallion training course …

 

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A:  Olive oil

Gillian: “It’s not about getting it on … it’s about getting it off.”

 

B:  Acme Willie® Glove

 

C:  Non-Cut Mittens

Jenny wears these to apply wetsuit – so her nails won’t tear the neoprene …

 

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1.   Greg: “My brand-spanking-new goggles broke – just as I was entering the water …”

 

2.   Mad Murray: “I’d been doing house renovations – for a year.”

 

2.  Mr Bob: “I forgot me trousers.”

 

3.   Andrew Drinkwater: “Because the concreters are coming.”

 

4.   Nick:   “I forgot my goggles.”

 

5.   Isaac: “Because my pizza will get cold …”

 

6.   Spaniard: “Because I take my training more seriously.”

 

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B&B monthly dinner: Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of  Surfrider Foundation Manly)

 

Jude will present the film “My Saltwater Sanctuary” including footage from Cabbage Tree Bay, which was declared an Aquatic Reserve in 2002.  We all witness daily the stunning success story of how protection over the last ten years has replenished the marine populations here.
NSW currently only has 7 % of its coastline protected in twenty marine sanctuaries, so Surfrider Foundation has joined the Nature Conservation Council in the charge to lobby government to restore the ten sanctuary zones still unprotected, and increase the percentage of marine park areas in NSW by establishing a Sydney Marine Park.
Made by producers Bluebottle Films, it’s a beautiful film about locals living alongside marine reserves … and the difference every one of us can make in the protection of them.

https://bluebottlefilms.com/portfolio/my-saltwater-sanctuary/
Cost of dinner: $25 a head
Includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff.
Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each.
Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:

BOOK HERE NOW

 

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2016 Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food.  Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 winter badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for your upcoming summer badge challenges…

 

STATS

Swimmers:   185
Newbies:      One
Temp:         17.4º

And an exit message from rocks above North Curl Curl pool … have a great day all   🙂