Sunday Feb 4, 2018

Another perfect morning for a BnB swim.

22.4 degrees in the water, a nice even swell and the point almost flat.

However, the Cole Classic was in town so we were swimming North.

 

Numbers were down substantially this morning due to a lot of the regulars swimming in the Cole as well as a lot of our swimmers volunteering to help the surf club in organisation in the water and on land.

 

Here are three of the bag ladies, Jill, Cath and Lainey. All swapping pink caps for yellow t-shirts this morning.

Still, 239 swimmers turned up for the 7AM swim as well as 40 at 6:30.

Gretta, Georgia and Alysha

Jo, Daphne and Emma

Anne briefing newbie Chris

 

 

Orla, part of the Cammeray crew.

 

Sarah and Ayesha

 

JK setting the course, North to the second pipe.

A bit of chaos at the start but all good.

At half way I was fortunate to meet Roger (on the right), who is blind and his mate Craig.

Roger tries to stay within touch of Craig’s leg to maintain direction.

How they manage on a morning like this, I can’t imagine.

 

Here are some photos by Peter Barfod from this morning’s swim.

Some  more of his photos from yesterday’s 6k.

Only 6 of us yesterday including Matt, Alison, Jacqui, Brendan and Peter.

 

Jacqui just loving it.

Stats:

Swimmers: 279

Newbies: 8

Tenmp: 22.4

 

Notices

RANDOM MONTHLY SWIMMER PRIZES STARTING IN FEBRUARY !!

Thanks to an amazing new partnership, B&B will be awarding random monthly prizes just for swimming !!!!

What’s the catch… you MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS TO BE IN THE DRAW !!!  To learn more about how to log your swims if you aren’t already, please check details in the recent newsletter or send an email to ugoboyo@gmail.com

As of 1st February, every time you swim with B&B and log your swim as such, on our daily attendance software, you will automatically be entered into the monthly lucky swim prize !!!

Yep, each time you swim with B&B and log your swim that equals an entry into the random prize draw !!!

 

Prize draw will be completed at the end of each calendar month and completed by the computer software.

And there’s more… THERE WILL BE AN EVEN BIGGER PRIZE FOR RANDOM SWIMMER OF THE YEAR !

 

And there’s still more…. there will be a surprise event with maybe even more prizes… launching this relationship and the details of the prizes one weekend in February.  I guess you’ll have to swim to be lucky enough to be there 🙂

*Conditions apply:

You must swim with B&B in the mornings to be eligible to log your swim.

Completing your own swims later in the day, whilst that is awesome, it isn’t eligible for logging.

You must complete your log for the morning swim on the morning of your swim.

All swims, as always, are completed at your own risk, as per general B&B disclaimer.

Summer 10km swim
The proposed date for the next 10km swim is Saturday 10 February at 7 am. 

Swimmers are required to bring their own food/drink requirements which can be left at Manly.

The swim is dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions.

Remember to be sensible as no badge is worth putting yourself and others in danger

Monthly Dinner – 13^th February 2018 – Guest Speakers

The first B&B monthly dinner for the year will be held on Tuesday 13th February at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. The guest speakers on the night will be Dr Ezequiel “Ziggy” Marzinelli and Dr Adriana Verges from the Sydney Institute of Marine Science(SIMS). SIMS, in partnership with Dorset Sutton and Jenny Lim Sutton and the Manly community, propose to undertake Operation Crayweed Manly, a project to restore lost underwater forests in Manly, in particular a type of seaweed called Crayweed, which provides critical habitat for crayfish (Eastern Rock Lobster) and abalone. Ideally the restoration would take place in Cabbage Tree Bay, as an iconic and beloved place under the watchful gaze of a community of custodians who care and love this exceptional marine environment. However this will depend on gaining community support and approval from NSW Department of Primary Industries (Fisheries) due to Cabbage Tree Bay’s status as an Aquatic Reserve. The project team are keen to talk with the B&B community, as people who love and use Cabbage Tree Bay, to hear your thoughts and seek your support for this project.

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 HERE.

 

Bob Hayter’s Funeral is in the Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Cemetery & Crematorium at 11am on Wednesday, 7th February.