Thursday 23rd November: Why this is the Einstein of Bay Swimming Groups

Malcolm Forbes says that diversity is ‘the art of thinking independently together’ and the B&B is the ocean swimming arm of his body of opinion. Although there are diverse opinions and some debate at the benches about whether we are ocean swimming because technically we are in a Bay adjacent to the Tasman Sea. We’d need to swim another 2486 kilometers from Manly around East Cape New Zealand to be ocean swimming in the Pacific Ocean.

And  after several days of adverse and almost withering  feedback about the cold water John Bond finally got the mail and warmed up the  temperature to a balmy 18.7, although it must be said  it felt more like 17.93. He also dialed down the rip setting so we could get back to shore without going via the Queenscliff Flags. So the warm, ripless welcoming conditions beckoned the whole gamut of the diverse crowd of Bay swimmers. Of course we know there’s wisdom in a well formed crowd and the more diverse the crowd the wiser it is. So if that’s the case our diversity must make us the Einstein of Bay swim groups.

We welcomed Travis from Santa Cruz California:

And Steven celebrated his 50th birthday with a swim although he fooled us by wearing a 30 years shirt…

And of course the swim welcomed the usual diverse gang…

Thanks for being a great weird mob to swim with.

Pete Anthony

Today’s Stats:

Water Temperature 18.7 (felt more like 17.93)

Swimmers 132

Newbies 7

Summer Swims

The first 6km summer swim will be on Saturday 2nd Dec at 7am. Then most Saturdays Dec to Feb.
Proposed 10km swim on Sat 16th Dec at 7am.
Note: Swimmers for 10km are required to bring their own food drink requirements to be left at Manly.
ALL swims are dependent on suitable ocean/weather conditions.

B & B Fundraising Christmas Party
Please book early for the B & B Christmas Party, which will be held on Tuesday 12th December at 6.30 pm in the Moonshine Bar (2nd Floor) at the Steyne Hotel. All swimmers and partners/friends are welcome (no under 18s unfortunately). The theme this year is “Retro Christmas”. So come dressed in your finest Christmas paraphernalia. Lots of fun and dancing are guaranteed, with music again this year by the band, “Gluteus Maximus”, who play two types of music, Rock and Roll! The cost is $15 per head, with all proceeds going to the running costs of the B&B. Book HERE now! Don’t miss out on this fun event, numbers are limited.

Help  country kids learn how to surf!

Each Wednesday in November and Thursdays in December we are looking for volunteers to help Royal Far West’s country kids learn how to surf.  These children are from all over the state, for many of them it is their first time to Sydney and for most of them it will be the first time they have surfed! The age range is 9 years to 17 years. . The times are 4pm – 6pm once a week. If you can volunteer some afternoons in that time (it doesn’t have to be every week) please contact Anna Bowden on 89668597 or email annab@royalfarwest.org.au. A working with children check is required