Tuesday March 8 2016 – The Ides are upon us

The spacey blues at this hour of the morning being chased out by the early morning light and the pitter patter of footsteps out the front door as one of kids dashed out for a run to the beach before school in what felt like the middle of the night but was actually 5:30. It all well and truly signals the beginning of the Autumn.

With a half meter of 8 second south swell and a puff of NNE summer breeze to mess up the surface, a high tide at 8:30 this morning all made for a relaxing southern stretch and a headwind with a choppy lap home. Expect the swell for the rest of the week to continue to ease, though the NNE will stay about and encourage the cold current.

 

The start of the day increasingly reluctant to get up on time.

 

A lot of eager starters saw the rearguard down to a relaxed few

 

Milly charging toward her first swim

 

Sparkles giving the thumbs up

 

And into the glare

 

 

A gentle chop to the point

Sparkles under steam broaching a set

 

The advanced guard well off the point disappearing into the sun

 

Ed Selby steams past chasing the next PB

 

Ian taking his log for a walk

 

A serious obstacle to hit under full throttle

 

And back to reality and BTW council how can anyone read the blue sign.

 

Saw this and thought it was kinda cool

The Bluewater crew powering up

 

All the best for a great week.

Brian

 

2016 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 13^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). B&B merchandise will also be on sale at the event. The venue is the Royal Far West Children’s Home (opposite the beach) on Sunday 13^thMarch, straight after the regular swim! Everyone is welcome, family, friends and swimmers alike.

A $5 donation will be payable to the RFW at the gate for hosting this event, and …. RFW will provide a FREE breakfast (bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee/tea). Bookings are essential to ensure there is enough food. Book here for Badge Breakfast

All 2016 summer badge qualifiers will be presented with their well earned badge(s), so whether you are getting one personally or you want to enjoy the celebrations of your fellow swimmers, a great morning is guaranteed so come along, soak up the atmosphere and get inspired for the upcoming winter badges.

 

Monthly Dinner – Special Event – John Kelly’s Beer Tasting dinner!

The next B&B monthly dinner will be held on Tuesday 8^th March at 6.30 pm at Bluewater Restaurant, and will include a FREE beer tasting for B&B members and their friends. Local business, Dial a Drink, has partnered with northern beaches craft brewer Nomad to give The Bold & Beautiful the opportunity to participate in a FREE exclusive Craft Beer tasting and learning session. Discover the unique range that local brewery Nomad offers, and learn more about craft beer, the ingredients, taste profiles and some of the best brews. You will have the opportunity to purchase your favourite beers from the tasting, with Dial a Drink delivering your order straight to your door following the dinner.

 

The cost of the dinner is great value at only $25 a head, which includes the beer tasting plus shared entrees, and a selection of mains to choose from (including a vegetarian option). For those who are not partial to a cold beer, glasses of wine will also be available at the special price of only $5 each, so you can still come along and have a great time with all your B&B friends. Desserts will also be half price ($5 each). Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential: To avoid disappointment and secure your spot please book HERE.

 

 

 

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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Temp:21.1