Sat 19/12: A summer holiday sensation

Well, perhaps not a holiday for everyone, but it sure felt like it!  A huge, communal and happy swim this morning with bright sunshine overhead.  What a ripper of a day!  The rip coming back in made sure we earned our coffee and breakfast, too.

A few waves to jump over and a quick entry around to The Point:

A large stingray burying into the sand:

Is this a shovel-nosed ray?

Any space for more?

Happy Birthday, Emma!

“Let’s goooooooo!”

Stats:

227 swimmers

25 newbies – wowser!

21 degrees

Have an awesome day 😀

Anna Bananna.

B&B Notice Board

2016 Calendars

The 2016 B&B calendars are now on sale. Get your copy from Ian any day at the swim, or order online HERE. They make a great Christmas gift for family and friends, here or overseas. This year the calendars are even more impressive in a larger A3 format, all for the same cost as last year – just $15 each.

Parking

B&B members do not have permission to park in any car spot or bay that belongs to the surf club.  Please adhere to this rule.  There is plenty of parking in the Council car park at no charge to you.

Summer Badges

There are now three badges available for those swimming in summer:

  # 1: Saturday 5 December kicked off the 6 km summer badge swims. These are on every Saturday during summer.

  # 2: There is one 10 km swim in December, February and March 2015/16. The first 10 km swim was on Saturday 12 December. Watch the blog for details of the second 10 km swim, to be held in February.

  # 3: Our new badge, the Shelly Triple, involves a triple lap of Cabbage Tree Bay (i.e. swim to Shelly Beach and back to The Point three times – total 3.5 km). This swim can be completed any day and should be logged on the i-log system. Since this is designed for those who are unable (or unwilling) to do the longer swims, this badge is only available to those who haven’t completed a 6 km or 10 km swim during the season.

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.