Monday 28th August 2017 – Clair said, “Sorry – 5.45 for me as Brett needs to go early”.

Met this Guy @5:46am.

 

 

 

I swam with Clair Hasko and Brett + Lyndall @5:51am after Clair’s 5:22am message said, “Sorry – 5.45 for me as Brett needs to go early”.

Colder water, large wave sets at Manly, overall visibility down.

 

Sets.

 

 

My pre-dawn swimming buddies Clair and Lyndall.

 

 

Dorset & Annie @6:37am.

 

 

Greg & Sue both swam triple laps.

 

 

Drinks Express@6:32am

 

 

John & Swimmer of the day Martin.

 

 

Billy brought two house guests B&B Newbies – Hector & Saskia, new graduates of St Andrews University, Scotland.

 

 

Wendy, Blogger Dee & Shaun.

 

 

Shelly survived today’s Booty Camp with these guys:

 

 

Post swim coffees with 6:30 legends Multiple Author Jimmy & Steve (back from the Variety Club Bash – to Darwin and  Racing on speedy Nico at Hamilton Is). According to a reliable source Steve’s black-hulled Nico was capable of similar speeds to Regatta winner Crown Prince Frederic.

 

 

Wonder couple Louise and Michael (my reliable source who also raced at the Hamilton Is Regatta).

 

 

Gail said the caption was to be, “Dead Cuttlefish”.

 

 

Irish Alex was #1 today!

 

 

Bruce Podiumed in his category.

 

 

Shelly (who got her photo in today’s blog 3 times) gave Blogger Elisabeth a post swim warming cuddle.

 

 

New mum Bianca, waited with 5 week old daughter Hallie, for the return of new dad Mike.

 

 

Our effervescent Meg.

 

 

Sundancing Kids Danny, Brian, Ian & Jeff.

 

 

Couldn’t resist this shot of Greg’s moose skin wig.

 

 

 

Have a great week ahead

Simon

 

Stats:
Swimmers: 120+

Newbies:2+

Water temperature: 17.1deg C
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Monthly Dinner – 12^th September 2017 – Guest Speaker

The next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 12th September at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speaker on the night will be Dr Tanya Evans, whose talk is entitled “Swimming with the Spit”

Dr Tanya Evans is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Modern History at Macquarie University, President of the History Council of NSW and editor and author ofSwimming with the Spit. Tanya’s talk will demonstrate that we B&Bs are not the first people to amble down to the beach and enjoy our invigorating morning swims. Sydney has a fascinating history of dynamic community swimming organisations. Learn all about this fascinating subject on the night.

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.