Happy Mardi Gras everyone!

There was a bit of trepidation about swimming today. Yesterday a slimy sludge appeared in the bay and lots of frothy foam labelled algae bloom took over the scenic route. But, as it happens often, you turn up anyway for a swim, and have a pleasant surprise that things aren’t what you thought they would be and it turned out to be a lovely swim down the bay and back.

On arrival to the beach, a young boy contemplated the surf and what to do.

Two newbies made sure they read the information pamphlet carefully from front to back:

The pack makes it way down the ramp and into the bouncy waves:

A beautiful sunrise hit the sky and crowd as they waited at the point:

It was Peter’s birthday yesterday and today he swam with his son:

In each direction today I saw jellies, luckily no stings and not as many sea lice as during the week:

We did see a dusky at the point, that I”m told had been in shallow waters near the flags!

And some diamond fish;

I tried to capture the brown sludge from below but really it just looks like a reflection:

There were people doing a 10km swim at the 7am time and another early group also. These people came ashore for a quick drink and bite to eat after 6km before heading in for the last 4km

Marc swam with his son Ollie and then introduced Milo, the cutest and softest little pup

lots of milling about afterwards to chat and chill:

Stats from today: 24 newbies, temperature 25!! and total attendance 390.

there’s a meeting tomorrow about the drum lines at the south steyne surf club at 8.30am, please come and listen.

The Monthly Dinner– 12^th March 2019 – Guest Speaker

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 12th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Helen Pitt, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist who won the 2018 Walkley Book Award for her book The House, the dramatic story of the Sydney Opera House. In 2016, she wrote a story about the Bold and Beautiful swim club, which is where she met veteran B&B swimmer Wilf Deck, a former Opera House engineer with Arup’s who features in the book. Helen will talk about the book and will have copies for sale on the night.

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

That’s all from me folks, have a good weekend.

B&B Bluewater Monthly Dinner The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on  Tuesday 12th February at 6.30 pm  at Bluewater Restaurant. The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on  Tuesday 12th… www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au

2019 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 24^th March

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 ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 24^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 per person 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 NOW  https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2019-summer-badge-ceremony.html

All 2019 summer 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 winter badges…