Sat 9th: Get Shreked

 

 

Conditions:

Flat and calm.  Cool air but not freezing.  Dry (very slight rain last night).  Looking perfect for a dip   🙂

 

 

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History

The Triple Crown comp is run by A-Team, and is a three-leg swim race from Shelly.  They started it in December 2013, and it happens four times per year … following the seasons.  Autumn’s event started at Easter with two legs, and third leg will be run on Anzac weekend.  As you can see below, three guys are almost even on points.

Who shall we root for ..? (Not a Spaniard pun)

 

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Triple Crown: No doping allegations have been lodged as yet …

 

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The green theme?  Because of these three copycats – all greened to the gills.  (Not today – it’s an old photo from two weeks ago)

 

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Here’s an even older pic.

It’s one of our regular swimmers (at left – 1940s, Balgowlah Heights).  With his two younger brothers and globite school cases.  I think this is a poignant photo

 

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“Ed’s Excellent Adventure”

Location: Freshwater cafe

Photo: Deanna blogger

Date: 17th March

Props: Liz X

Model: Ed

 

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Matching mates: Lutz and Jason

 

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I snapped this purvy pic from balcony at a Friday night drinks session.

 

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When really old guys keep riding waves, we come to know them as ‘Silver Surfers’ …

 

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This army-green tee issued at Mosman Barracks … …

 

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Time check: There are only four people here at break of day …

 

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Free-range yoga is a fizzler – just me and daughters.  It was an unruly session, with no apparent leadership.

 

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Seven wet kilometres:

Inez (left) is one of seven who will set out to swim around the east isthmus and headland of Manly town.

 

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Dilemma’s dacks …

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Sleepy Kat ‘n’ Smiley John ……

 

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Preparations (food kitty and support paddlers) prepping for start of Shelly-to-Manly Cove circumference swim

 

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Meanwhile, extended family members battle to jiggle Uncle John into a wetsuit that used to fit just nicely …

 

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“Can you put that shoe next to your face, Catherine?”  Yes, she certainly can   🙂

 

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Last year’s full-time Saturday blogger Anna Banana turned up today, at this; the start of school holidays.  A teaching graduate, she has landed in Yarramalong (inland of Central Coast) at Darkinjung Barker school.  It’s a new initiative for Aborigines, and Anna has 25 indigenous kids – from K to year 6.  Go, Anna … a beautiful thing.  With dad Garry Brown and Kerry our lifesaver.

 

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Swim bag of the day

 

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Our ever-enthusiastic and new(ish) swimmer – the bubbling, happy Lisa

 

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James (left) has sucked in his mate Matt – Newbie of the day

 

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Waiting quietly are North Steyne Surf Club safety crew Shannon, Dave and Michael – down here to borrow zodiac inflatables for North Steyne Club’s annual Ocean Swim.  It’s a reciprocal arrangement, with each club supporting the other with their annual ocean swims.

 

 

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All set for Shelly to Manly Cove …

 

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Green-tones winner: James … from shoulder to toes

 

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Stats

Swimmers:      330

Newbies:         Fifteen

Temp:             21º

 

Announcements: 

*ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation*

Australia’s Biggest Charity Race Day being held in the Grand
Pavilion at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 4th June 2016

On the day, 22 children’s disability and medical research charities will be
supported, including Royal Far West.

1,500 guests are expected at this glittering charity event which will
include a number of top racing personalities and connections. Fun and
entertainment will include Fashion in the Fields, a stunning charity
auction and raffle as well as music and dancing and of course a flutter on
the races.

*Individual tickets are $225, or tables of 10 are $2,100 and include:*

1. Entry Tickets to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 4th June 2016
2. Complimentary Parking in the infield of the race track
3. Entry to the Grand Pavilion Ballroom with viewing terrace of the
finishing straight and winning post.
4. 3 Course Sit Down  Gourmet Lunch – With full waiter service
5. Glass of French Champagne on arrival
6. 5 Hour Drinks Package of Sparkling, White and Red Wines, Beer and
Soft Drinks
7. Entertainment and dancing
8. 8 Horse Races on the day
9. TAB betting facilities in the ballroom as well as on-course
bookies.
10. Complimentary Race Guide for each guest
11. Stunning charity auction – Fully electronic – so no noisy
auctioneer
12. Charity Raffle with stunning prizes
13. Coach Transport to and from major suburbs (has to be pre-booked
at an additional cost of $20 per person)

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The next B&B monthly dinner will be on Tuesday 12^th April at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. There will be no guest speaker on the night giving everybody the chance to catch up and chat.  This has been requested many times lately so we are responding accordingly…..leave your phones behind and talk to people.  Novel eh ?

The cost of the dinner is only $25 a head and includes shared entrees, a selection of mains to choose (incl a vegetarian option), corkage (for byo wine only) and a little thank you for the staff. 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 NOW,

B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.

If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.

Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!

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