Thursday 19 January 2017 – we loved that cool change

Yes it has been hot, hot, hot, but didn’t we love that cool change come through yesterday.  Regardless of the weather or temperature our fearless group of swimmers were at it again this morning.

Today we were joined by Ian and Pauline’s daughter Kristy for her first B&B swim – she didn’t get any favours.  Still needing to be read the rules and sign her life away with Anne.

John we love that warmer temperature – can we keep it up around there all year?

Today I swam with the lovely Natalie and Edwina – I’m looking a bit hot because I had just finished a bit of a run which I try to do a few times each week.

Sean has been demoted to the benches again after the return of management from their holidays.  We appreciate the work you did turning the busy period making sure we were all safe and knew what we were doing.

Another newbie about to embark on her first jaunt across to Shelly Beach.

Kristy made it to Shelly – here she is with Pauline, Maria and Nat.

Sparkles and Edwina are excited – they have just booked a swimming holiday overseas.

Happy swimmers at Shelly – although a few did get jimbled on the way over.

Lips never misses a photobomb opportunity.

I see double trouble here – where do we get these shirts from?  (PS apologies for the sideways photo)

This weekend we have the 10k swim – starting with the 7am Manly to Shelly swim before transferring to the harbour.  Management have stated that only those leaving Manly with the  7am group and following the agreed route will be eligible to claim the 10km badge unless you have approval from management before Saturday to start earlier.

Till next time

D from the Z’s

Stats:
Temperature: 22.0
Newbies:  7
Total swimmers:  181

Notices from Management
January 26th – Australia Day – B&B will be having a ceremony at 7am followed by the swim. It is usual that we have a large increase in swimming numbers so if regulars could act “sheepdog” like and ensure that all swimmers stay safe on the swim.

January 27th – National Nippers Carnival at Manly – we will be swimming from Shelly to the point and then back as Manly beach will be busy, early with set up and the Manly LSC have asked for our cooperation.

January 28th – Manly Carnival – same as above starting at Shelly and returning to there.

February 5th – Cole Classic – we will expect to start once again from Shelly and return there.

Manly LSC have asked for volunteers from B&B to assist on any and all of the 27th, 28th and 5th swims. They are looking for help from individuals or groups who can assist with things like the BBQ, merchandising, booking people in, helping with storage of clothing etc. If you would like to help with or without friends please send an email to volunteer@manlylsc.com or talk to management and we can point you in the right direction. Please help if you can as they appreciated the assistance given last year and we would like to support the club.

Lessons

Join Pacific Jules coach Sarah Anne for an hour in the ocean and learn to swim with less fight and more speed! Our series of workshops will teach you key essential skills ensuring your stroke is efficient, powerful, fluid, and fast!

1. Efficiency and Alignment – Saturday 21 January 9-10am
The basics of all good swim technique starts with how you are aligned in the water. Is your body causing unnecessary drag? Are you wasting energy with poor balance? This hour will focus on putting you in the most efficient position you can be, and start you feeling the necessity of being ‘unbalanced but stable’ in the water.

2. Propulsion and Power – Saturday 11 March 9-10am
There are some key areas for power in your stroke, but they may not be where you think! Many swimmers use their arms and legs incorrectly when swimming, chewing up energy and causing unnecessary splash and resistance. Swimming should be a whole body experience, timing is everything, and you need to ensure you are working with the water and not against it. The H2O will always win!

3. Breath Easy- Saturday 6 May 9-10am
One of the most common issues we here from swimmers is around breathing. But, there are some key elements to your body alignment, position, and breath management that need to be in place before you even think about turning your head towards the air. Join us for an hour in the water where we focus purely on the essentials skills for breathing with more ease, and flow.

4. Open Water Specifics – Saturday 8 July 9-10am
This is a high energy session for the end of our series! Adapting your stroke for open water is essential if you want to swim in the ocean, or compete in swimming events. Learn some key changes that need to be in place, how to sight, how to enter and exit the water, buoy turns, and how to conserve energy in the swim by utilising those around you!

What to bring: swim suit, cap, goggles, wetsuit, water and money for a hot cuppa afterwards!

Cost = $25 per workshop or book in for all 4 workshops in the series for $79
Limited to just 10 people so please book in early to avoid disappointment.

Please email Sarah Anne directly to book on info@pacificjules.com.au or call 0420 923 067 for more info.