Saturday 15th September; Odes to CTB

Oh Cabbage Tree Bay, sweet Cabbage Tree Bay,
You are the very best place to start a day,
Whether the weather is sunny or grey,
Your beautiful waters brighten my way.

Cabbage Tree Bay, divine Cabbage Tree Bay,
you are a slice of heaven I have to say,
In you I see sharks, fish and many a ray,
Keep up the good work, sweet Cabbage Tree Bay

Hannah (11)- Winner of the Callaghan family 10 minute ode competition

Well it was a bit bumpy in the bay today,
Many chose to enter the water at half way,
Recent sightings of the grey nurse shark,
highlight the importance of our protected marine park.

Avid swimmer Fifi is fighting the cause,
to keep in place these protective laws
that protect the wildlife within our bay
So they live to see another day.

Jenny (46) – runner up

Have a wonderful weekend dear swimmers,  Well done to Roz on her 500km today!

Jen and Hannah

2018 Winter Badge Ceremony – TOMORROW

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 venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 16^thSeptember, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

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 Ceremony.

All 2018 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 the upcoming summer badges.

In conjunction with the badge ceremony, Royal Far West will be holding a raffle with great prizes, so don’t forget to bring along extra money for the raffle.