People say you cannot notice the changing of the seasons in Sydney. If you swim in the ocean, you can. Here we are approaching the last month of winter with its calm seas, dropping water temps and an increasing number of swimmers hitting 20 swims for their badge.
But lots enjoying the swim and the chance for an enjoyable cold shower in public
WOW
Happy birthday Zoe – third from the right. What a great way to celebrate your birthday. I think she may be a triathleter with this wetsuit
SAM and ROBIN and Friend. The best
I love this cap
Mystery bum
John Bond checks our temp every day
my daughter made this for me for my City to Surf walk this year
I did but see the A team swimming by because they are so fast
Des enjoyed his swim and now getting some sun. Have a great day
BOTB
220 swimmers
0 newbies
16.7 degrees
Memorial service
Our lovely fellow swimmer Greg passed away recently. He will greatly missed.
Greg MacDonaugh service is to be 2-4 pm Skiff club 9th August
Monthly Dinner – 14th August 2018 – Guest Speaker
The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th August at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest speaker on the night will be B&B swimmer, Brendan Maher. Brendan, who describes himself as a very average swimmer, managed to overcome a chronic shoulder injury and swim the English Channel in July 2017. He will speak of his motivation, training for the swim, and what it’s like for the average swimmer to attempt a marathon swim. This talk will be an inspiration to all of us who count ourselves in the ‘B Team’ (or even the Zeds!).
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 HERE.
What I have been reading
The Nowhere Child. About an abducted girl who is raised in Australia then tracked down 30 years later by her brother . Good read
also reading Victoria The Queen. A lively book about a well known queen. It really brings the time to life. Good reading.
3 comments
Lainey
27/07/2018 at 4:41 pm
Lovely blog as usual Elizabeth. Your daughter is very talented, love the turtle. Thanks for mentioning Greg’s memorial service on 9th August. We will have a special swim for him too, details still to be decided…
Shelley K
27/07/2018 at 5:11 pm
Sux to miss a swim. Luckily an Elizabeth blog is almost as good as being there
Elizabeth
27/07/2018 at 8:59 pm
Swimmer of the day Sven Phishke.