Chatting this morning looking at the waves crashing in, we were extra appreciative of what we have as the B&B swim is temporarily on a (weather driven) hiatus. Today’s conditions were again grey sky, rough sea and murky water. Locals are predicting the water could clear as soon as Wednesday, may it be true.
When the B&B swim is temporarily too treacherous, what are your substitute activities?
Share some ideas with the B&B family in the comments section below, keen to hear how you ‘branch out’ when we cannot swim.
When you cannot get across to Shelly, what do the B&B family and friends do to ‘branch out’? Would love to get your comments (below) on substitute activities during rainy & rough water days.
Rain, hail, shine or closed beach – Guy delivers, with warm water (23.3) waiting our return soon.
Lorraine, Bonnie & Jo still making the most of the slice of paradise we call Manly. When swimming isn’t an option:
(1) Lorraine can be found practicing yoga and is always happy to offer free Pilates on the grass every Tuesday;
(2) Bonnie focuses her downtime on refining her Jiu-jitsu;
(3) Jo has made B&B a stable part of her life for a year+, with no plans to change her morning routine. When swimming isn’t an option, a social coffee at Vini’s helps fill the gap.
Petra & Sven wont let rain stop them from reaching Shelly, always keen to chase the morning sun (even if swimming isn’t an option).
Always a friendly face at South Steyne, do say hi and get involved in the community. Ian and the team welcomed a newcomer (Mariella on the left) to the B&B crew and presented her with a new B&B cap – Welcome! When the team isn’t welcoming new members, time for a coffee and catch up was a popular pastime.
The Booty crew managed to find a gap in the weather for a workout, everyone was in great form today!
One of the more experienced swimmers went for a dip to check conditions. Lone ranger confirmed our suspicions, uncharacteristically brown water (even browner than yesterday). On the upside, it is warm and the surf is starting to flatten.
Can you pick the bold and beautiful? Locals swapping a swim for a run and social coffee.
Some locals took the need to branch out rather seriously…
A chance for an extended catch up, walk to shelly and coffee were among some of the preferred options.
Stay safe,
Lyndall & Scott
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Announcement:
2021 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 27th 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 Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 27th 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/2022-summer-badge-ceremony.html
All 2021 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…
To find out if you have qualified, go to the Daily View page on the Log-in site and click on the relevant badges. Or Click on the links below:
One comment
Jo Cooper
07/03/2022 at 4:59 pm
Zoojitsu – jujitsu via zoom 🙂