BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND STAYING INSIDE AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19).
Another wild and wooly winter morning greeted our swimmers today. The waves had settled…so they tell me…but it was still pretty hectic as I watched the bravest of pink caps dodge the surfers and the swell from the point.
The yogis were down dogging amongst it all, representing the calmest element at the beach this morning. And loads of walkers and spectators watching the ocean in wonder and awe.
Some early swimmers boldly heading into the deep! Worthy of some fist pumping action! 💪🏼
and some even earlier swimmers emerging from the deep.
The blue boys in matching wetsuits
Beautiful folk telling me all about there close encounter with dolphins this morning. Look how happy that’s made them!! Lucky ducks!
Still dresses to impress but not for long…the next shift awaits to bundy on for their swim!
Only the surfers were running down the ramp…noted time of entry 6.59am.
There they go…better late than never!!
If you look closely at the next few action shots you will spot the pink caps taking on the surfers.
please note…I decided to enter in at Shelly today…😳
Mean while at half way, the beautiful Melise gracefully enters the water and makes it look effortless.
And keeping the bags away from the surf club is taken to a whole new level!! Who said we don’t follow the rules?
First place for “Fashions In the freeze” goes to Amanda. A home made mask to match her red specs…do they come in pink??
The calmed and warmest spot in the bay. About 18 degrees near Shelly. The perfect spot for a morning chat!
Wilf keeping a watchful eye out.
Here comes the sun…and a little bit of social dis-dancing!
It may have looked gloomy but it was truly a glorious morning. That’s what I love about our swim, it’s like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get.
Until next time…keep smiling.
Fin Yoga xx
And now a word from our sponsors!
We have received some complaints about the lack of social distancing and number of people congregating outside MSLC.
Government regulations still require us to keep 1.5m away from each other unless you live in same house,
We appreciate that you want to chat to your friends and socialise but we need your help to make sure we comply with these regulations before we are forced to introduce more onerous restrictions.
With that in mind we ask that you prespect your fellow swimmers and members of the public in the following manner:
- Please start leaving bags and gear on the beach or step at below the ramp rather than outside MSLC
- Keep at least 1.5m apart before, during and after all swims.
- Arrive, complete your swim and leave.. If you are having coffee or socialising please do so away from the MSLC
- Consider swimming at different times to keep the number of people congregating at MSLC to a minimum.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Announcing the 3000km badge
Are you amazed by our wonderful swimmers that day in day out log nice long swims. Well now, not only can you claim a 500km 1000km and 2000km badge but a 3000km badge will be available. Those eligible swimmers who have logged approved Bold and Beautiful swims will be able to claim the 3000km badge, the first of which will be awarded at the Winter Badge Ceremony.
Swim Anywhere, Any time to qualify for your 2020 Once Off – Unique – Covid Winter Challenge. Due to Covid-19 and the current government guidelines limiting the number of people allowed to be in a group, Bold & Beautiful is still currently suspended.
But we recognise many of our swimmers are still swimming at various times and locations, and it is more important than ever to remain fit, healthy and connected.
As such, B&B is offering this unique, one off, Covid 2020 Winter Challenge Badge, kindly designed by our amazingly creative swimmer, Linda from Manly Mac Art.
To qualify for your Covid Winter Challenge Badge you need to swim 20 times across 7 different weeks of winter, between 1st June – 31st August.
If you are swimming at Manly, any time of the day, please continue to log your swim as Manly – Shelly Swim, this swim will not only count towards your Covid Winter Challenge Badge, it will also continue to count towards the Pacific Challenge.
If you are swimming in any other location, anywhere in the world, please tick your swim as ‘Covid Swim’, this will give you a special 19m on the Pacific Challenge and will count towards your Covid Winter Challenge.
Log your 20 (or more) swims without a wetsuit and you will be eligible for the special 2020 ICC (Ice Cold Corona) badge.
YOU MUST LOG YOUR SWIMS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE YOUR COVID BADGE(S)
NEW B&B MENS AND LADIES BATHERS ONLINE & IN BUDGY SMUGGLER STORE
Complement your B&B merchandise range with these hot of the press, brand new B&B Budgy Smuggler Bathers designed by one of our own swimmers, Georgina Hart.
They are totally gorgeous and we’re confident you will LOVE them!!!
10 comments
Roger
July 16, 2020 at 11:23 am
Superb photos!
They blow up big and clear if you click on them.
Good job!
Anne
July 16, 2020 at 12:15 pm
What Roger said, love your work.
Shelley K
July 16, 2020 at 6:39 pm
Yes, so many lovely photos, thanks Rosemary
Elizabeth
July 16, 2020 at 6:57 pm
Fantastic blog. Those swimmers are impressive
Jac
July 16, 2020 at 7:55 pm
Awww I miss my morning swim 😭😭😭
Great blog Rosemary xx
Rosemary
July 17, 2020 at 6:16 am
Thank You Roger. All taken with the humble iPhone
Rosemary
July 17, 2020 at 6:16 am
Thank you Anne. I’m channeling your talent x
Rosemary
July 17, 2020 at 6:17 am
Pleasure Shelley. Thank you too x
Rosemary
July 17, 2020 at 6:17 am
Impressive and very brave. Thank you Elizabeth x
Rosemary
July 17, 2020 at 6:18 am
We miss you too. Xx