Tuesday 12/3/19 – Another blogworthy swim

Ahh another Tuesday with Babewatch, and it seems we have newbies joining the joy that is ocean swimming every week! If you were new this week, you chose a perfect morning to get your dose of Vitamin Sea and experience the aquarium along the way.

It was a lovely swim to recap this morning, with sea life everywhere, glassy conditions and lots of happy faces to photograph.

It began, as it does every week with Babewatch entering via the ramp whilst putting on our fave pink caps, always a few minutes late..

Today the tide was so low, I felt like we were still walking at the point!

There was a beautiful suprise at the point- a big Wobbegong, just sitting peacefully on the bottom. I actually managed to capture him, and felt a little bit like David Attenborough (or Manly Mermaid- Lainey!).

We all enjoyed a chat at Shelly, got the obligatory group photo before making our way back across the lake that was Cabbage Tree Bay.

Matt and Tessa – Siblings experiencing their first bnb!

And after the Wobbegong encounter on the way over, we were lucky enough to also catch a few duskies around the point on the way back! Here is a less impressive attempt of photographing underwater.

Until next week,

Ali

Swimmers: 280!

Newbies: 13 (even after summer and on a regular Tuesday!)

Water temp: 22 degrees

Monthly Dinner– 12^th March 2019 – Guest Speaker

Tuesday 12th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant. Our guest on the night will be Helen Pitt, a Sydney Morning Herald journalist who won the 2018 Walkley Book Award for her book The House, the dramatic story of the Sydney Opera House. In 2016, she wrote a story about the Bold and Beautiful swim club, which is where she met veteran B&B swimmer Wilf Deck, a former Opera House engineer with Arup’s who features in the book. Helen will talk about the book and will have copies for sale on the night.

Please book early for this event as it is sure to be popular. The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). Glasses of beer or wine and desserts are also available at the special price of only $5 each. Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential:  To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book at www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/bb-bluewater-monthly-dinner.html

2019 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 24^th March

You’ve done the hard yards and got your Summer Badge(s), now come and collect your badges with all the pomp and ceremony the B&B can muster.  Bring along $10 for each badge you have earned (correct money appreciated). The ceremony will be held at the Royal Far West’s new Centre for Country Kids at 14-18 Wentworth St (opposite Rialto Square) on Sunday 24^th March, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 per person donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (sausage sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here NOW  https://www.boldandbeautifulmanly.com.au/2019-summer-badge-ceremony.htm