The day began at Manly Point Café, coffee in hand, warm cup against my palms, the aroma wrapping me like a morning hug.
The familiar faces that greet me here create the absolute moment of joy. This moment, with the crew at Manly Point Café and the familiar early risers, is one of those moments in the day that makes my day just right. There’s something about this ritual that seems to set the rhythm of the day.
Once we step toward the water, the familiar chatter begins. Eyes turn to the ramp, is it fully covered by the King Tide, or just half-submerged? Can we walk the whole way, or do we have to jump into the unknown?
How clear is the water, what’s the temperature, and has anyone ventured in with a report back?
Then the waves…how are they breaking today? Perfect for catching, ideal for swimming, or better for surfing?
These are the little details, the common topics swimmers trade each morning, small but important signposts that shape the experience before we even hit the water.
This morning, I decided to walk to Queenscliff and back. It’s been a while since I’ve done a beach walk, and what a beach to walk along. The sand stretches endlessly, the water shimmers with the morning light, and every step feels like reconnecting…with the ocean, with the rhythm of the waves, and with a slower, calmer part of myself.
I then went in for a bob, navigating my way through the seaweed and the waves. Big waves and seaweed aren’t my favorite, but today it was one I had to endure. I needed to get in, wet my hair as its my first day back into the office and I needed to start my day right.
There’s nothing quite like putting your head under the water and feeling the salt on your skin. It’s no longer a want, it’s a need. A need for each day.
I speak alot about the community and this special place and I’d love to invite you all to come and experience it for yourself at our next trivia night on February 10th at the Steyne.
It will be an epic night of laughs, fierce trivia battles, live & silent auctions, raffles, door prizes + surprise contests…
All to raise vital funds for One Meal – delivering nutritious meals to vulnerable Aussies every week. One meal really can change a life ❤️
Tickets available here: https://events.humanitix.com/quiz-night-2026
Deb 💙 xx