Stumbling out of bed today, I grumbled at the concrete grey skies and very big rain drops.  I’m sure I wasn’t the only one because we were a very modest 61 swimmers this morning! By 6.50am it was evident that it was a day for the seriously committed! Lesely couldn’t wait to try out a...

As the number of people who have swim under the Pink Cap nudges 5000 – what does it mean to be part of this particular (and at times peculiar) swim squad? Mingling with the 147 swimmers this morning, the opportunity to share a unique experience with someone special was a frequent theme.   Daring friends...

There are lots of great things about swimming before sunrise.   The one I particularly like is the abundance of car spots on the beach front. Yeah!! Then there is the welcoming committee, and the opportunity to catch up with everyone. Looks like Greg has been practicing his photo bombing moves. While to the uninitiated...

What a hive of activity the beach was this morning!  There were the usual surfers, who, much like seagulls you just expect to be hanging out for a wave.  Plus the surf boat mob training for precision scaring of early entry B&B’ers. . .  The soft sand classic must be coming up because there is...

As we approach the autumn equinox, 103 sun loving, pink capped, swimmers hit the surf this morning.  Ok, so there wasn’t any surf – but you know what I mean.   The cooler morning temperature might make throwing off the bedclothes more challenging, but the water is warm and inviting at 22.4 degrees.  And after...

The days may be shortening, but on this golden Tuesday morning 116 dedicated ocean swimmers assembled at the Surf Club for their daily heart starter.  The sunrise was just our colour – pink.  A good omen for the swim to Shelly.    Carmel from New York (on the left) was one of our new swimmers...

Calm seas, fluffy clouds and a gentle balmy breeze greeted the 95 B&B’ers this morning.   That, however, is not why it was Loch Manly. The water was an interesting shade of brown. . . . so do not expect any underwater shots.  There was no odour, no floating weed – just a shade of...

39 intrepid B&B’ers were not deterred by a little autumnal precipitation!  You’re going to get wet anyhow so you might as well come on down and bask in the warmth of your fellow silly swimmers.   Jane was very happy to find us waiting for her.   Delightful colour scheme of pink and grey today...

The beauty of the beach greeting this morning’s 75 B&B swimmers was just like a postcard.   Amid the gathering there is space for quiet contemplation before heading into the surf.  The swell is more friendly today so everyone headed into the surf.   Meeting up with the early lappers provides a more detailed ‘condition’...

Over the past month Tuesday swimmers have proved themselves to be a robust mob.  Cyclones, high swells and rain have not daunted us! Today the 112 brave hearted B&B swimmers were rewarded for their commitment.   With a smorgasbord of options to frolic – boulderdash, early swim, regular swim and double – we are spoilt...