Wednesday 9th of September – Rays-day on a rainy day

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM GROUP IS CURRENTLY NOT RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19). IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE.

Thank you for swimming at different times of the day and please continue to stay safe and remember to maintain 1.5m distance.

Today's overcast and drizzly conditions were a change to the sunny start to spring we have been enjoying but the rain did not dampen the spirits of our B&Bers – to the contrary, today's smooth and clear-ish swim made for multiple sea creature sightings. Rays in particular – smooth and fevers of them!

Let's start today's blog with uncovering how the daily temperature check is done. Here is management Ian in action with help and support from the team – confirming today's water temperature is an almost warm 17 degrees today!

Which is good news for pals who are eager to get in as well as just out confirming the conditions today:

In fact, there was a general mood and eagerness for all to get in – 'you're going to get wet anyway' is a marvelous motto for all of us on drizzly days:

Followed by the post swim sense of satisfaction:

A special call out for today's best swimming look – it's called sand free finshion daaaaarling!!!

And a hello from us in Manly to Mum in England!

Sadly this blogger did not see all the feedback of ray sights but with this last trio were elated by the sightings of Port Jacksons and cuttlefish (also need to get the water settings better for future blogs!):

Either way – as this pair will agree, it was a hump day worth getting excited about!

Winter Badge Collection 2020

Congratulations to all those who completed their Covid-19 winter swimming challenge. As almost 600 swimmers qualified, the badge distribution this year will be different in order to maintain a Covid-safe environment for our volunteers. Unfortunately, only virtual handshakes and hugs from Ian, John, Anne and Pauline and contact-less distribution.

There is only one way you can obtain your badge(s)

1. Inside a self-addressed, stamped envelope place cash for your badge/s – $10 per badge for the Covid Badge (if you completed 20 swims over winter) and an extra $10 for the Ice Cold Corona Badge if you did those swims without a wetsuit. Family members/friends sharing an envelope must clearly name each swimmer and badge achieved. Please check postage rates and size of envelope required for multiple badges. 

1. Post this envelope in another envelope to Ian Forster, 6 Bligh St, Northbridge. 2063.

Badges will be posted as soon as they arrive. If you have any other badges that you are missing and wish to purchase, please include cash for those as well.