“Did you see the Mick Fanning shark attack?” was the word on everyone’s lips as I arrived at 5.55am for a pre-dawn swim with Fiona’s crew.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/19/surfer-mick-fanning-battles-shark-attack-at-j-bay-open-im-just-tripping
Fiona’s “6am swim in the dark crew”.
We left Shelly @6.28am passing a smaller Drinky squad mid-bay.
Clair, feeling cold, sprinted to the point but I was able to catch a wave like this one to overtake her into the beach
I final shot of Fifi before she flies to a London art conference and the 56th International Art Exhibition of la Biennale di Venezia
Fly safely Fifi (right) – we look forward to your full report of the ‘Olympics of Art’.
Lesley’s “sexy look”.
An approved shot of the girls.
Ed, Ted & Rainer.
Alex & Mark.
Alex (I forgot my wetsuit) & Capless Dave.
7.01 departture
Nick emerging from the foam.
Environmentalist Sharnie found Vet Jane’s lost goggles
– BTW if anyone found a green flipper, it belongs to Blogger Anna.
Annie@surf club cafe makes my latte.
Après-swim coffee @Manly Wine with the boys & Natalie (in training for Melbourne marathon with Lainey)
Have a great week ahead.
Simon
(Fifi’s pre-dawn shot of swimming in the dark with me, Clair, Mark & Nicole)
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Swimmers – 70+
Newbies – 1
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End of blog bits
B&B in the news again
http://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-sunday-telegraph-sydney/20150719/281706908368261/TextView
B&B away from home – Christmas in July with Rusty et al in Katoomba
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Also, if you have a bit more experience, keep an eye out for new swimmers who might need company. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
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B&B Helen sent me this message
What is Piloxing? Piloxing is a fitness program that blends the best of Pilates, boxing and dance into a high-energy interval workout that incorporates interval and barefoot training to burn maximum calories and increase stamina. Helen is teaching a gold coin donation class on Saturday at 1 pm at Yoga Collective Manly at 169 Pittwater Road if you want to try it out.
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Exclusive offer to B&B Swimmers from
Whitewater Restaurant – Half price meals!!
35 South Steyne
MANLY
Until August 31st, B&B swimmers will receive 50% off total food bill. Conditions apply:
Offer applies to food only, not beverages (note Whitewater is not BYO)
Available for dinner only Sunday through to Friday (excludes Saturday and public holidays).
Orders must be placed by 7.30pm (the kitchen must have received the order by 7.30pm no later)
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer.
Swimmers MUST bring along a pink cap (as this deal is exclusive to the B&B). One pink cap per 4 diners. Maximum group size 10 people (3 caps required)
At time of booking please mention Bold and Beautiful to receive the discount. Book via the website: or call 9977 0322
19 comments
Lesley
20/07/2015 at 12:31 pm
ok the snowman has a bit extra..front centre – did you not notice Simon?? LOL …
I have watched that Nick Fanning footage a few times and i don’t think it’s a great white….
Lesley
20/07/2015 at 12:31 pm
..in my expert opinion…
Snorkles
20/07/2015 at 1:04 pm
Thanks for your expert eyes on both of these stories today, the shark and the extra bits!!
The NSA
20/07/2015 at 2:22 pm
Good to see rusty with clothes on – the stories are disturbing!
JeffwithaJ
20/07/2015 at 2:33 pm
Another Sparkling blog Simon. 3 of us went to Whitewater last night for their B&B special. Followed the guidelines and booked first, taking a pink cap. It was fantastic. Ate whatever we liked from the menu, food was delicious and plentiful, very good service and, they took half off the food bill. I recommend it and I will go again with cap in hand!
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 2:40 pm
Lesley , a/ no I was focussed on the pink cap and b/ so what was it ?
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Lesley
20/07/2015 at 2:54 pm
do i have to say it??
a sausage and 2 meatballs!!
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:00 pm
Thanks Jeff. Ill try whitewater. Maybe you can try Piloxing?
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John.St
20/07/2015 at 3:01 pm
I think Mick Fanning is the Great White.
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:03 pm
B/ Ma
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Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:05 pm
Lesley – curious name for a finned creature. Maybe Jane can identify it?
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Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:06 pm
John – good point
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Jane
20/07/2015 at 3:12 pm
You mean it wasn’t a shark after all, Lesbubbles? Big sausage, is all I can say.
Jane
20/07/2015 at 3:14 pm
Yes, I’m pretty sure it was a new species, Frankfurteris
coulteri.
DWSS
20/07/2015 at 3:38 pm
Very good blog Simon. Well done. Thanks for taking the time.
Note, the mullet in South Africa are HUGE.
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:46 pm
Jane
Thanks for the clarification.
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 3:49 pm
Shaun
So you think it was an African mullet?
Lainey aka E-laine
20/07/2015 at 8:29 pm
Nice blog Simon! I’m not doing another marathon yet though, just the usual pre-swim runs with Manly Beach Running Club.
Simon Cowell
20/07/2015 at 8:55 pm
Ok Lainey – but you are none the less helping Natalie
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