Wednesday 24th July – the week the upwelling made a triumphant return to Manly after a year or so away  – testing our resilience, our mind set, and our bravery (or craziness)… also, upwelling sounds a little like a horror movie, and for some, it probably felt like it as we battled through gritted teeth,...

The 6am crazies. Flashes of Phosphorescence from the point. Clear skies still full of stars. We talk nautical dawn, an optimistic take on a pitch black night. Frangi picks out his beanie based on the emerging sky colour. Or is it the other way around. With his hand suspiciously in his bag, he tried to...

We have had some interesting weather over the years at our little corner of the world, and this week has been no exception. The evidence seen above, as a massive piece of drift wood washed onto the beach this morning. And just when we thought it was safe to go back in the water, wild...

Congratulations and celebrations for Steve and Greg, who shared a cake to celebrate 3 years at Bold & Beautiful. They say its changed their life. (Its done that for all of us) Farewell for now, to Suzy, who we know and love. Heading back to Merimbula to live, such a kind and friendly member of...

Beautiful morning for a dry blog, the scenery was wonderful. Walking the swim gives a different perspective… I found these ladies with Murray… And Murray, on his last swim before heading to Europe..skiing! I met David along the way..with his cheeky dogs, he had already done a double by 7.15 am.. Our benches.. Our wonderful Yoga instructor.....

Welcome to the end of the week everyone. And then start some of the organising for Christmas: all the shops are getting busy, roads and traffic are going haywire and presents need to be bought. Just 2.5 weeks left. The sky was a bit grey and cloud today, seaweed still piled up on the sand...

What a morning, the water has warmed back up to 20 degrees, smooth clear water and lots of lovely B&B friends to share the morning..   Ted, Charlie & Freddie. Lainey, Mia and Nic. The Yoga crew. Penny, Mikaila, Roz and Peter. NB: The summer swims are starting this weekend. My ice block cosies and...

One of those Australian beach summery mornings. Blue sky, a few waves, a gentle NE breeze, a few blueys…lots of smiley health looking people.           Have a fabulous day, Jenny :))   Stats: Swimmers:  195 Newbees: 10  ! Water: 20.4 degrees C. B&B Fundraising Christmas Party Please book early for the B...

Another beautiful day at the beach. Nice flat conditions, the water is warming up and the critters were around us. Congrats to Annie on her Australian Citizenship awarded to her last night.     Thanks Edwina for some great critter shots today . Our Tuesday Yoga group was very well represented today. Murray and Benj...

Another lovely morning, the water is getting warmer and air temp too. Happy Birthday Izzy, the WOW’s were there to wish you a happy day..   Lots of weed today. Free leg exfoliation on the way!   Dorset, Henrietta and Bernhard just arriving. Yoga team doing their thing.   Val & Ed, looking great. Ed’s...