There was a strong looking surf today with waves and wind all over the place. Some early swimmers only had a paddle at Manly beach and some returned via the walkway. That’s always a sign that the regular 7am group needs to consider options. A big group gathered today at the club and pondered endlessly until John gave the talk ” the only safe option is to enter at Shelly Beach”, which most people did.
Weed and waves-
As I walked around to Shelley I followed this couple, holding hands and walking step for step together:
Eva, one of the newbies:
The group deciding when to start:
A couple of blokes gave me advice, focus on breathing and nothing else in the washing machine bay
Belinda had her 500km arch at Shelley , congrats!
I saw a really cute blue bottle at Shelley after my swim, tiny!
Lisa swam with her children today, here she is with Georgie
Anne is swimming in Forster with the turtles, from the sounds of that group I should be up there
Stats from todays’ swim:
310 swimmers, 22 new people, temperature 20.2.
Notices:
B&B SWIMMING MERCHANDISE CHRISTMAS UPDATE:
Looking for a gift for your loved ones for Christmas?? Why not order some B&B merchandise? We have everything from B&B Budgy Smugglers to shirts, jackets and caps. Visit the store HEREto order. Shipping usually takes up to two weeks, so avoid disappointment and don’t leave it until the last minute. We also have the very distinctive B&B towels which are available from the Budgy Smuggler store at 1A/22 Darley Rd, Manly or ONLINE.
SUMMER SWIMMING BADGES
As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, it seems appropriate to explain what it takes to earn a Summer badge. Three long distance swims are on offer:
· The 6 km swims are held every summer Saturday morning starting with the 7 am swim. The first 6 km swim will be on Saturday 1stDecember.
· There is a 10 km swim once a month over summer also starting with the 7 am swim. Dates for these will be announced in the blog. The first will be on December 8th.
· If these swims are too long for you, you can try a Triple Manly to Shelly swim any day during Summer (distance 3.5 km) from 6.30 or 7 am.
Please note, Badges will be awarded to swimmers completing any and/or all of the 3 swims at the times and dates stated above and throughout the Summer months.
You will earn a badge if you complete these swims and log them in iLog. The system will only record authorised 6K or 10K swims that are logged on the appropriate days. Badges will be presented at the Summer Badge Ceremony in March. If you are unsure of the routes and protocols for these swims, please ask at the desk before you swim. When swimming these longer distances, we request that, for safety reasons, you stay with the group. We also request that you do not swim in dangerous conditions. The quest for a little cloth badge is not worth putting your life at risk. Enjoy your swimming.
Join us for our last beach clean of the year – Clear tides Christmas clean !
Sunday 16th December
9am
Help us clean up the beautiful cabbage tree bay
We have an amazing day planned including free brunch, kids face painting, a raffle draw and more!!
Come down, help us clean up the bay and then join us as we celebrate an amazing year of Clear tides organisation!
have a great weekend everyone, Edwina.
7 comments
Anne E
08/12/2018 at 12:12 pm
Thanks for posting the photo of the Forster Tutles, Edwina. A very friendly group. I’m not the first of the two-way exchange between our swim groups. They swim every morning at 730am from Forster Surf Club.
Edwina Harrison
08/12/2018 at 1:27 pm
I’m putting it on my list 👍
Lainey
08/12/2018 at 1:53 pm
Got excited there thinking real Turtles! Lovely photo of Georgia and Lisa. Well done Belinda!
Edwina Harrison
08/12/2018 at 1:56 pm
There’s a turtle still in the bay actually
Inge
08/12/2018 at 2:07 pm
Thanks Edwina, always nice to read the blog…I am keen to know what swim group Anne joined?
Edwina Harrison
08/12/2018 at 5:53 pm
Looks like it’s based at surf club and called the Forster turtles .
DWSS
09/12/2018 at 1:05 pm
Yes, Forter Turtles. They have been going for quite a few years now.