Friday 20 September 2019 – A day more for being a bit bold than beautiful

Trigger warning: the following blog contains information about waves (scaring the s**t out of me but not literally) swimming and plastic. I hope I did that right.

 

I am exhausted from watching the quadruple crossing of the English Channel and then other Channel swimmers going through the night without regard for my sleeping needs. So excited. I was thinking of that when getting in today and had the usual reservations especially when I saw that Kit had left the water already

 

 

Heading in

 

View of the early swimmers from the path

 

 

The usual spot

 

Great advice from these excellent early swimmers to me to negotiate the waves this morning. I appreciate it so much

 

Kit

 

warm temp but that wind though

 

 

Boat moving net. Man walking on sand

The turtle was seen at Shelly – and this is how big it was

People enjoying the getting ready phase of the swim

 

 

Here is Alan who lives in Manly but came from Scotland The cold is nothing to him!

 

Encounters with early swimmers as the 7 am swim starts

 

 

The water was “bouncy” today. That is a level down from “quite bumpy”

Charl checking it out

I am trying to get a sense of waves in the photos

and swimmers were so happy that I called out to them mid-swim. I think

 

Here is Juliette who waited in the waves for me today – she also saw that Kit had left the water. I appreciate it. The sight of a pink cap is great

 

Half way exit for me which I planned when entering. I think it was unnecessary as it seemed calmer by then but my mind was made up and swimming in the sea needs cooperation from the mind

 

Management notices:

Newbies
Total swimmers: 90

 

Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and earned your Winter Badge(s), 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 Centre (Wentworth Avenue, Manly) on Sunday 22^nd September, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

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 Ceremony.

All 2019 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 the upcoming summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for the raffle (credit card payment facilities will be available for the raffle).

 

Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) invites you to Restart a Heart Day in front of Manly Life Saving Club on Wednesday 16^th October 2019 from 6:30am – 8:30am.

Test your CPR skills in our friendly competition using QCPR resuscitation manikins! On the 16th of October, SLSNSW is also offering a significant discount on selected Defibrillators, save up to $1,000.

To register your interest in purchasing a defibrillator contact Surf Life Saving NSW, 02 9471 8000 or training@surflifesaving.com.au, or buy Online Only on 16 October 2019 (https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/shop).

 

The Monthly Dinner – 8^th October 2019 – Guest Speaker

 

The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Local Manly physiotherapist, Jim Burke. Jim will speak about shoulder injuries in swimmers. He will cover a brief outline of the mechanics of the shoulder as well as common causes of injury and a few stretches and exercises that are great in helping prevent ‘swimmer’s shoulder’.

 

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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. To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .

What I have been reading

Controversial to say but I am reading The strange Death of Europe by Douglas Murray. Controversial but interesting and thought provoking. I tried Overstory the overhyped book about trees. i stopped as it was irritating but will give it a bit more of a go