Conditions this morning are still a little wild with a decent swell rolling in, providing a social bodysurf for anyone who ventured out. To start the swim, the point express rip was running well today, providing a fast trip out.
Big congratulations to everyone who took part in the Cole Classic yesterday! From all reports it was a great vibe in town, with a touch of adrenaline rush for everyone after surviving the big swell.
Lyndall the co-editor for today described yesterday’s vibe as inclusive and fun. The team made a great day of it, also raising $17k as part of the Drinks Express team for Careflight.
Community is everything and yesterday saw many BnB swimmers and Manly Life Saving Club members coming together, volunteering for rego, bag drop, first aid, water safety, finish line and the pack down. To top off a great day, the club rewarded volunteers with a fun afternoon of drinks and frivolity. Gee we live a great life.
Stay Safe. Lyndall & Scott
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Swimmer of the Month
The Budgy Smuggler Random Swimmer of the Month for January is … Matthew Smeal. Matthew will receive a voucher for a pair of Budgies from the Budgy Smuggler shop. All you have to do to be in the running for this month is log your swims. The more swims you do the more chances you will have to win the prize.
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Another day in paradise as the 6:30 crew heads around the point
Lyndall and her Cole Classic swimming partner Leanne!
Leanne (left) on a post swim high chatting with Jen (congrats on the 1st place in the 5km – Jen says it’s all about navigation but she also has the most amazing swimming styles)
Lainey the local legend!!
Lainey, Jill and the delicious cake stall – not to be missed.
Careflight bottoms! And a shoutout to the great Budgie Smugglers for pitching in to support a great cause.
Drinky’s (aka Andrew Drinkwater from Drinks Express fame) get into the action and raising money for Careflight after his brother Stickman (aka Mark Drinkwater) was airlifted to life saving care after a bad accident – Careflight saved his life.
Morning watch, always great to see happy familiar faces.
Guy, rain or sine we can count on you!
Backing it up after a great performance yesterday!
The wombat, always in great form!!