After a night of wind and rain it is not surprising the crowd for today’s swim could best be described as intimate.  Everyone was eager with the anticipation of taking on the elements. Take it easy was the advice for today’s swim.  The wild and wintry weather has stirred up the surf.   Tales from yesterday...

Did the wind and rain put you off swimming this morning? Or maybe the determining factor was the temperature gauge indicating that although it was 5 degrees it actually felt like 3 degrees.  What ever the reason, a modest 42 swimmers made the pilgrimage to B&B Central. The 6.30 mob gave a rousing happy birthday...

You have to smile in wonder at the glorious sunrise that kick starts your day. You can’t take it seriously when Billy dodges the camera, AGAIN – he is actually a very private person. And while you may be serious about plunging into 16.5 degree water, when you spy Ted’s antics you have to laugh...

So this is my first attempt at the smartphone version of the blog. Doing it this way will hopefully mean a more rapid upload except that so far I’ve had at least fifteen enquiries as to what I’m doing!! Another fantastic day with loads of swimmers taking to the 16.4 degree water. A few rolling...

Last night’s sunset almost brought down the internet (slight exaggeration, but there were lots of photos being shared.)  Well, this morning’s sunrise was just as colourful.     No doubt you have heard the saying, ‘Home is where the heart is’.  It occurred to me today that over the past week or so we have...

Today 85 swimmers showed up to keep each other company for the crossing of the Bay. Conditions were stunning today; just a little cloud out to sea, a few rolling waves, and the bright sunny faces of our favourite swim buddies.   I reckon it is the joy in seeing the people you swim with...

While struggling to hold a particularly difficult yoga pose a few days ago, the instructor made the statement, “it’s just a silly yoga pose; don’t turn it into a story.”  By that she meant avoid building a story around your struggle.  Instead look at what you are doing and revel in your ability and participation....

If you were one of the 70 swimmers out there today, why were you there?  Was it a creative force or stimulated interest that stirred you from under your cosy doona?  Was it one of these?   No glorious sunrise today as the blue grey clouds blended into the sea.  However, the footprints in the...

This week I’m feeling very grateful.  You see I have this friend, who is a trainer, and each week he gives me task to complete.  This week’s task is to start each day acknowledging the 10 things for which I’m grateful.  So here is today’s list. I am grateful for:- 1. The magical sunrises that...

So here we are in the seventh week of winter and 44 people have already qualified, and a further 777 are on target for their Cold & Bold Winter badge.   The very lovely Lesley and JK  do it sans wetsuit so they are totally WWW!   Still plenty of time to qualify!  Then make...