Going down!

I have a theory that every time I turn up to swim, the temperature drops down again. Today it was recorded at 15 degrees, but I”m sure everyone will agree it felt like 14 degrees. I”m on a night shift tonight, so won’t be swimming tomorrow, which means the temperature should climb above 15 not below 15 degrees. If my theory is correct.

I wandered up to the point headland and found the most beautiful view: the horizon not the blokes bonding over sunrise.

everyone was suited up and ready to face the cold water again:

Michael’s back from Europe, about time too! He missed alot of our cold swims:

Petra and I often cross paths, as she finishes I start, found her with the famous gold tonic today:

Jenny and I went looking for Port Jackson sharks but only found fish today. Crystal clear conditions with hardly a wave over the rocks, was delightful except for the icy water.

I came across this lovely group of dogs with owners today, and the lady on the right has a daughter who swims with us. Couldn’t resist a photo:

The stats 160 swimmers turned up, 3 of which were new, yay!

have a great day everyone, Edwina.

Monthly Dinner – 11^th September 2018 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 11th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be one of our swimmers, Jennifer Mulveny, who will share the benefits of mindfulness during our swims and in our daily lives. Jennifer is a certified yoga instructor and passionate student of mindfulness. She leads the beach yoga sessions on Manly Beach before our swims every Thursday morning, constantly reminding students that mindfulness can be done on and off the yoga mat, before a beautiful sunrise, or just as well sitting in traffic or standing in a queue. The presentation will include some mindfulness practice that can be used during swims or as part of a regular home practice.

2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – Sunday 16^th September

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer 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 Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 16^th 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 2018 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.

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

B&B Merchandising 

Our merchandising website has been non-functional for the past few weeks due to issues at our supplier’s end. These issues should be resolved by the end of the week, but if you would like to contact them and order direct, use the following contact:

David McLauchlan

Edgewear

02 9438 3558  david@edgewear.com.au