Thursday 14 April 2015, Rain, rain, go away

It was a bit of a rainy start to the morning and one of those days that I should have just rolled over and gone back to bed.  I arrived in plenty of time to see the 47 Non-Drinkee Express swimmers head out in rainy conditions but alas the blog camera could not be found, hence you will have to imagine what it was like.

The sun was trying to shine through the rainclouds which gave quite an unusual glow and with a solid sprinkle of rain the umbrellas were up and the gathering crowd huddling under the shelter of the surf club.

There were the obligatory grumbles about the rain and how hard it was to get down here this morning, the comparison of fins and some technical analysis as to which would be most efficient and why and the chatter about weekends activities.  Some discussions involved the latest bitey reports which are few and far between at the moment.

If you have been thinking about joining the group now is the most perfect time to come and venture out into Cabbage Tree Bay – the waves are relatively low and gentle – the water temperature is still relatively warm, clarity pretty good and there is plenty of sea life including the dusky whalers and fiddler rays which don’t seem to care about us swimming near thems any more.

Thanks goodness for Shelley posting about seeing the trigger fish this morning (sorry Shelley i knicked your picture).

There were five new swimmers, about 167 regular swimmers and water temperature was 22.1.

Till next time have a lovely day

D from the Z’s

*ASX Thomson Reuters Charity Foundation*

Australia’s Biggest Charity Race Day being held in the Grand
Pavilion at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 4th June 2016

On the day, 22 children’s disability and medical research charities will be
supported, including Royal Far West.

1,500 guests are expected at this glittering charity event which will
include a number of top racing personalities and connections. Fun and
entertainment will include Fashion in the Fields, a stunning charity
auction and raffle as well as music and dancing and of course a flutter on
the races.

*Individual tickets are $225, or tables of 10 are $2,100 and include:*

1. Entry Tickets to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 4th June 2016
2. Complimentary Parking in the infield of the race track
3. Entry to the Grand Pavilion Ballroom with viewing terrace of the
finishing straight and winning post.
4. 3 Course Sit Down  Gourmet Lunch – With full waiter service
5. Glass of French Champagne on arrival
6. 5 Hour Drinks Package of Sparkling, White and Red Wines, Beer and
Soft Drinks
7. Entertainment and dancing
8. 8 Horse Races on the day
9. TAB betting facilities in the ballroom as well as on-course
bookies.
10. Complimentary Race Guide for each guest
11. Stunning charity auction – Fully electronic – so no noisy
auctioneer
12. Charity Raffle with stunning prizes
13. Coach Transport to and from major suburbs (has to be pre-booked
at an additional cost of $20 per person)

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B&B Swim School is Back
Join Pacific Jules Coach Sarah Anne for an hour at Shelley Beach to learn the essentials of how to breath in your freestyle stroke, and ultimately how to swim more efficiently in the open water.

If you’ve attended these workshops before, then it’s the perfect chance to brush up on your technique and work on progressing your stroke further.

Date: Saturday 30 April 2016 9:45-10:45AM
Cost: $25
Location: Shelly Beach
Open to everyone and all abilities welcome.
What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!

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PINK WEDNESDAYS AT WHITEWATER RESTAURANT

From 2^nd March, each and every Wednesday will be “PINK WEDNESDAY” at WHITEWATER RESTAURANT. B&B swimmers will receive a massive 50% discount on all food items when they present their “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD.

In order to get your “PINK WEDNESDAY” CARD, which is only available for B&B members, send an E-mail to Rebeka Zubac, Functions & Event Coordinator at Whitewater Restaurant to info@whitewaterrestaurant.com.au. Please complete the form below and copy it into your email.

SUBJECT: PINK WEDNESDAY

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