Some mornings as you walk towards Manly Beach you know it is going to be one of those special days. The sunrise postcard worthy, the swell was just enough to have a play and the water temperature still lingering above 20 degrees.
Across my social media this week was a story about the benefits of going to the beach. Several studies from the United States and Britain have found that the beach improves happiness, well-being, and even the brain function of an individual – but we could have told them that.
This finding is supported by the research by Kobe University that residents in Japan who live in a house with a view of the ocean are calmer and more peaceful than those who live in the urban jungle. Similar findings are found by Health Place claiming that Brits who live by the coast report better physical and mental health.
The yogi’s know that too and were out doing their usual Thursday stretches and poses on the beach to the sound of waves crashing.
We had eight new swimmers this morning and what a fabulous introduction to Bold and Beautiful they got. I heard reports of the giant cuttlefish off the point as well as the large blue gropher and the wobbygong as well as the usual suspects.
Rosemary is becoming a bit of a regular. Don’t forget Michael’s drinks each Friday night with happy hour from 4pm to 7pm at North on North Steyne. (next to Hemingway’s above Skater HQ). Last week there was a great turnout an what better way to kick off the weekend than a debrief over a bevvy with your fellow swimmers.
Robyn and Melise
Michelle and Martin back from their 6.30 swim.
Mary, Louise and Michael jumping waves before their 7pm swim.
Lisa and the WOW’s are some of the happiest people at the beach and she’s always up for a hug.
I found this group hanging around off Ferry Bower.
Anyway have a fabulous day and remember:
From Myrtle the Turtle
Management notices:
Waters temperature: 20.3
Newbies: 8
Total swimmers 108
Next BB dinner
The next dinner scheduled for Tuesday 8th May is brought to us by one of our very own Dr Penny Berents and is described below. Please book soon to avoid disappointment.
‘What lives at the bottom of the ocean at 3000 metres depth in the Great Australian Bight?’
Dr Penny Berents spent a month at sea last year to answer this question. Penny will talk about life at sea on a research ship and the weird and wonderful animals discovered on the voyage.
Please book early using http://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html
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6 comments
Paul
03/05/2018 at 2:21 pm
What a glorious day. I really wish I could have been there.
I was hoping to make it down this week for my final B&B swim and say a few farewells before heading west.
Thanks for the company and friendships over the last couple of years.
I’ll try to come down for the occasional swim on my visits back to Sydney.
Rosemary Scog
03/05/2018 at 2:32 pm
Oh Dee…you made me giggle. Am I officially a blog tart? Lovely blog and beaut photos as always xx
Deanna Waters
03/05/2018 at 3:00 pm
There are a few blot tarts in our crazy group – welcome to the fold and may you appear in many more blogs to come
Shelley K
03/05/2018 at 5:41 pm
Farewell Paul, thanks for all the doubles, the solstice nudity, the memorable embodiment of a soggy, fallen Jesus, the post swim chats over coffee, the nipple ring, your inspiring preparation for the Japan swim, and more (and special thanks for always laughing at my jokes). Where will I go with all my reptile-related questions now? Hope W.A. is good to you.
Thanks for the blog too Dee, love your work.
Di Schaffer
04/05/2018 at 9:59 am
So it’s your fault Rosemary I’m also #blogtart . Great pics and blog x
Paul
05/05/2018 at 7:07 am
And many thanks to you, as always, Shelley.