Saturday 10 September – Who upset the Sea!

It was another morning of big seas.  White water was everywhere and the waves were crashing well beyond the point. With the grey skies above it did look like something had upset the sea. It couldn’t have been the divine sunny weather we have had or the recent AFL wins from the Bulldogs & Geelong! Go Swannies!Could it be the council amalgamations that some need to vote on today. Maybe it is was the universe showing us that true happiness is when you conquer your fears. Either way many were not brave enough to enter the surf at Manly. Some strong swimmers got through and others turned back. There was a split between the 7am group with some starting at half way and others starting at the shelly end. Some calling it quits after 1 leg. It was a spectacular sight with swimmers going in different directions. All swimming within their abilities and enjoying it all the same. That is the beauty of the B&B – just do what makes you happy.

The photo’s don’t do the sea justice but is was crashing.

Poppy gets my vote for B&B Mascot

should i swim or surf?

Can’t wait!

John giving instructions to head half way or shelly

There were more swimmers than walkers on the path to Shelly

Entering halfway

Laps in Cabbage Tree Bay

half the crew

Fiona Butterflying across the waves

Sorry no stats but I don’t think any newbies would have swum today

Total swimmers – not as many as usual

B&B monthly dinner: Tuesday 13th September
6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant
Guest speaker is Jude Furniss (Founder of Bommie Australia and President of  Surfrider Foundation Manly)

Jude will present the film “My Saltwater Sanctuary” including footage from Cabbage Tree Bay, which was declared an Aquatic Reserve in 2002.  We all witness daily the stunning success story of how protection over the last ten years has replenished the marine populations here.
NSW currently only has 7 % of its coastline protected in twenty marine sanctuaries, so Surfrider Foundation has joined the Nature Conservation Council in the charge to lobby government to restore the ten sanctuary zones still unprotected, and increase the percentage of marine park areas in NSW by establishing a Sydney Marine Park.
Made by producers Bluebottle Films, it’s a beautiful film about locals living alongside marine reserves … and the difference every one of us can make in the protection of them.

https://bluebottlefilms.com/portfolio/my-saltwater-sanctuary/
Cost of dinner: $25 a head
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:

BOOK HERE NOW

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2016 Winter Badge Ceremony

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Winter Badge (or even harder yards for a WWW), 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 venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 11th September, straight after the regular swim!

A $5 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 for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 winter 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 your upcoming summer badge challenges…