So clear. Calm waters of winter swimming today were disturbed only by the obligatory set at 7 am. It was magnificent. Several people saw the turtle. Many saw the cuttlefish and grey nurse. Big gropers. Little fish. Dolphins !!!! And a splendid swim.

For my part,  I was reflecting that while it is great that there are so many things wrong with my swim technique (so much room for improvement), there are also positives about poor technique. For example, sinking legs means the bum area is below the surface and nice and warm. If you swim properly with your body position above the water, there was a good cool breeze to enjoy throughout the swim.

Here is Daphne enjoying the 7 am set

A lot of great swimmers preparing for the swim in the lovely morning weather

Together we solved the problem of why the goggles did not make a good seal

in we go

So good to see Suzette and Andrea!

Wave up

Wave down

John Kelly on his way back to Manly

Winter swimming

The Winter swimming season is finally here! Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are several advantages of swimming in winter, including flat seas, good visibility and no bluebottles. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you can also qualify for a WINTER BADGE by swimming a minimum of 20 times between 1st June and 31st August. You must also swim in at least 7 different weeks. If you manage to do all of your qualifying swims without a wetsuit (or other thermal enhancing equipment), you will also qualify for the coveted WWW badge (Winter without wetsuit). Start now, and don’t forget to log your swims to qualify.

B&B monthly dinner – Tuesday 14^th June 2022

The speaker at our next monthly dinner, to be held on Tuesday June 14th at Bluewater Café at 6.30 pm, will be one of our swimmers, Dr Caroline West. Caroline, one of Australia’s best-known doctors, will explore the science behind memory improvement and what we can do to keep the brain young – simple steps that may really surprise you. Caroline is well known for her extensive medical media work in print and TV which includes reporting and producing for Ask the Doctor, Catalyst, Beyond 2000, Good Medicine and 60 minutes. Most recently she has been posted in Broken Hill working with the Maari Ma Aboriginal Health Service as well the Flying Doctor Service.

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $30 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 (please note, NO BYO). Bookings are essential, so to avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.