Friday 22 January 2021

Sometimes the visibility is very poor and the swell is a bit substantial. But when you have come down to the beach for a swim especially if counting swims for a summer badge, all you can do is get it done. I could not find my camera today so have some dryland shots. A good reminder that some dryland exercise is apparently useful to build swimming capability. Must google that

NOTE: THERE IS A SURF CARNIVAL ALL DAY AT MANLY TOMORROW. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO SWIM. IT WILL GO FROM SOUTH STEYN NORTH. You will be able to swim from Shelly but not in to South Steyne

Look at this eye catching couple of swimmers!

Champs!

Congratulations Meredith (centre) who is expecting her first baby in May

What the camera could not see is the big bite on the leg here.

Stripey

Caroline and I. She has a sister Elizabeth

Illegal fishing in the aquatic reserve 

If you see someone fishing in Cabbage Tree Bay it is probably best not to make a citizen’s arrest (which is possible but there is a fine line between a lawful citizen’s arrest and vigilantism which depending on what occurs during the ‘arrest’ may not be lawful) but you should – as others have – report it to

https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/compliance/report-illegal-activity

New Swimmers sign-up, Caps and Badges

On Sunday 24^thJanuary your B&B volunteer helpers will be at the benches(100 m north of the surf club, weather permitting) from 8 am until 9 am with a sign-up sheet for anyone who wants to sign up and start logging their swims. Remember, to be eligible for the Summer Badges, you will need to log your swims. Any new swimmers who have started swimming over the summer period are invited to sign up and get their free B&B latex cap.

In addition, we will have a supply of this year’s winter badges for sale (Covid Challenge and Ice Cold Corona) at $10 each. We will also have the following items:

• summer badges from 2020 not 2021 (triple, 6 km, 10 km), distance badges (500 km, 1000 km, 2000 km) and assorted past badges – $10 each (cash only please bring the correct money)
• silicone swimming caps ready for winter – $15 each  (cash only please bring the correct money)
• latex caps (free) if you have broken/lost yours or have friends/family who have just started swimming
• badges for summer 2021 will be available after summer ends at a date to be advised. keep logging your swims

Happy swimming

Elizabeth Stewart