Today as I walked from North Steyne to South Steyne, I caught sight of some early swimmers heading towards Queenscliff. I can’t tell you how beautiful it was, the sea was calm apart from a small wave here and there. And behind the waves, were initially two swimmers together, arm for arm, then slightly behind three more also in sync. There was hardly any movement in the water behind them, so smooth and sleek with their strokes. Some of the swimmers are training for South Head swim next weekend.
I caught up with Dan and Jane who were the first two I found out afterwards, Nan joined them for a photo.
Two of the newbies checking in today, they had perfect conditions to start with the group:
The light was beautiful as swimmers headed into the water difficult to capture on camera today:
Brian and Melissa have new matching goggles, nice and reflective and shiny!
Some of these swimmers did doubles and triples and equivalent to 4-5km swims today, taking advantage of the flat conditions afte the bumpy sessions during the week:
Really pretty, I didn’t swim today so admired the view from the walkway to Shelly:
One of my views from the point, Napolean and Polly being cute:
I had coffee with from L to R- Ingrid, Katrina, Chris and Chris-Katrina reached her 1000km during the week as did James Frawley. More coming up in the next few weeks. Congratulations Katrina with a home made sash 🙂
All relevant notices below, WOOF!
Stats from today: temp 20.6 degrees, 390 swimmers total, and 12 newbies.
The Monthly Dinner – 14th May 2019 – Guest Speaker Peter Anthony Talks on talking
The Next B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 14th May at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be B&B Swimmer, Peter Anthony, who has a Masters in Communication and has written a book on conversations. The title of his talk is You talkin’ to me? and is a talk about talking. Great conversations build better relationships, better businesses and stronger families. And can make you better parents, better partners, even better lovers. Own your hook, claim the wall, master the benches. Learn how to tell your story in your own best words, and why your way is the best way.
Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). 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 at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html .
S#!tbox Rally
One of our long time swimmers, Tim Slessor is heading off on Shitbox Rally on Monday. The rally raises funds for the Cancer Council of NSW. During the event 250 cars worth less than $1000 travel from Perth to Uluru and then on to Sydney, mainly off road. There are lots of break downs and retirements and of course lots of fun along the way. Tim is part of the support team working on the cars to get them across the line each night but he and his co driver, Alex, still need to raise funds. If you would like to support Tim and Alex please follow the link below to donate. Thank you all very much.
https://2019.shitboxrally.com.au/support-3
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Hi all. As many of you would be aware, my Involvement with the Shitbox Rally has been from Kilometer One of Rally One, back in 2010, as the only Mechanic even on that event. Since those first days, filled with trepidation and unknowing what the next day would hold for any of us, with 17 teams trialing an untested concept, only one car being lost, and raising $107,000 between us all, Shitbox …
2019.shitboxrally.com.au
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6 comments
Shelley K
04/05/2019 at 4:53 pm
It’s good to see some dog pics on your blog Ed coz there weren’t any live varieties at the swim today 🙁 (primitive sad face emoji)
Mary
04/05/2019 at 5:22 pm
A delightful swim today – if a little cool in the breeze while gasbagging post swim. And poor Ian deserves extra cuddles when next you see him. Before the swim he was being severely berated because of the number of people ignoring dangerous surf conditions.
harrison edwina
04/05/2019 at 5:39 pm
dog photos will persist as will some live appearances.
harrison edwina
04/05/2019 at 5:42 pm
that’s so disappointing to hear mary. from swimmers or lifesavers? i wasn’t there friday, so dont’ know if there was an announcment. deary me .
Anne
05/05/2019 at 1:10 am
What dangerous surf conditions?
harrison edwina
05/05/2019 at 11:02 am
I think on Friday people got rescued