Wednesday 26 June 2019 Set a goal. Make a plan. Achieve your goal

I got in an extra swim today because work permitted. I have set myself a goal of getting a www and winter badge. I am on my way to it. I am inspired by the weekend effort of Pierre Lord who completed a swim – the English Channel

The is a huge goal but it involved a huge amount of planning, training and preparation, as well as support of his family and friends. Nonetheless, it is a fabulous achievement and my whole family and I were watching his swim via the tracker of the board and were so pleased he did it! Not only was it his first crossing by swimming of the English Channel, he was the first solo crosser! Details:

 

Pierre Lord (Australia /France)

Date: 22/06/19 Started: 02h22am

Completed in 12h 45 mins

Boat: Louise Jane

Support: Brendan Maher

(temperature around 13.8-14 something)

First successful solo crossing of 2019

I wish him and all the different people pursuing their own goals well

 

The water remains warm

A newbie with some not-newbies

 

always keen to include a shower scene

Already completed their swim, these early swimmers report that it is great in the water

Those badges though

Here’s Lucy (with Rob)

Colour

I am trying to get photos of swimmers and the waves. It is hard – because my photos often look flat but also because I am scared of waves. Not much height today thankfully

 

 

180 swimmers

3 newbies

18.6 degrees

 

Show country kids you care by taking part in one or all of some of Sydney’s most iconic upcoming running events with team Royal Far West.

Including City2Surf, Manly Fun Run and Blackmores Half Marathon.

 

Register your spot today!

royalfarwest.org.au/run

 

Kayakers Wanted

Fantastic opportunity for a supportive B&B kayaker or two to join Chloe McCardel’s English Channel Swim Training Camp this weekend !!

Your role will be to support a great bunch of swimmers in beautiful Jervis Bay.
The swims will range from 1-7hrs, with a couple of hours in the dark. They will also have an IRB (ex-surf life saving IRB) as an added water safety feature.

Minimum paddling commitment is Sat 9am until Sun 11:30am (but, there is extra accommodation available pre & post-camp on THUR / FRI & SUN if you wish to stay extra nights)

SWEETENERS SUMMARY – what you will get in return – in addition to a great weekend out on the water of course:
– Complementary accommodation: Thu- Sun nights (4x nights / June 27 – 30th) only compulsory night is Saturday
– Meals- FRI  = Dinner, SAT = Lunch & Dinner, SUN – Lunch
– $100 towards your fuel
– $100 rebel sport voucher

If you are available and keen to be part of this great weekend please contact Chloe for more details: chloe@chloemccardel.com

 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

B&B FUNDRAISING NIGHT, 

TUESDAY 9th July from 6.30pm

Generously sponsored and hosted by The Steyne Hotel

All B&B swimmers and their family and friends are cordially invited to our inaugural Christmas in July Fundraising Event – (no under 18 unfortunately)

ONLY $30 PER PERSON INCLUDING A MEAL. PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW. TO SECURE YOUR PLACE, PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S) OR PURCHASE A WHOLE TABLE HERE

Please wear your best Christmas paraphernalia on the night. Theme and dress up your table for the chance to win a prize. It will be a fun night, so don’t miss out!  First in best dressed… If everyone is very well behaved, we may get a visit from Santa himself. Who knows, if you are really good, Santa may even let you sit on his lap.

Enjoy a delicious steak or chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is also available on request, please tell us at the time of purchasing your table. Drinks will be available at bar prices.

Lots of silent auction items will up for grabs, and there will be live auctions right through the night. We will also have a monster raffle which will be drawn at the conclusion of the evening. If you or someone you know would like to donate an auction item or a prize, either individual or for a table please let us know (email Ian at ugoboyo@gmail.com). Funds raised will support both the Royal Far West and the B&B, two great causes.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

For your own safety, please wait at Shelly Beach for everyone to arrive. Thank You.

Feel Good | Look Good | FISKI

A new range of funky, fun, affordable, well fitting goggles for sale directly from the creator in Western Australia

 

Retail from $22 per pair. Enjoy B&B 10% Discount by using code: winter10

Buy 3 pairs for free delivery

 

You will notice a few B&B swimmers wearing them already, to see a pair in the flesh ask Ian or John

 

 

10% Discount to all B&B Swimmers – just use our special discount code: winter10 Purchase 3 pairs and get free delivery

 

What I have been reading: Eggshell Skull. It is set in Brisbane by a junior solicitor and has a very Australian voice and is very contemporary. Its main subject matter is rape trials in Queensland