Ian McKnight keeps a set of diving gear on his Sydney Harbour working barge … —————–   CONDITIONS: More of the same from this week – stunning sunrises, flat water and perfect for swims, chat and coffees. Water not quite clear though.  Some shredded bits of stinger in water – but fairly rare ———  ...

————— (I’ll ask someone else what it was like.)   Conditions please, Bones ..?   ——————– (Borrowed this photo.)   You can always rely on Booty Camp showing up!   —————- (Took this one on Saturday.)   Where did you sleep last night?  Wilf has sold his home …   ———— Bellwether: the seasons are on the turn. ...

    Conditions: Flat and calm.  Cool air but not freezing.  Dry (very slight rain last night).  Looking perfect for a dip   🙂     ———————- History The Triple Crown comp is run by A-Team, and is a three-leg swim race from Shelly.  They started it in December 2013, and it happens four times per...

CONDITIONS • Foggy. Very hazy indeed • Burning. That ominous waft of bushfire is on the wing … • Balmy. Still the rain won’t come down off the the mountains … • Parking – Still heaps @ 5.55 a.m.   🙂 • Temp – Water is on the up, thank goodness   ———————————- Tanja watches Ros...

Above: Clare’s front-of-tee … CONDITIONS Flat water.  Lovely sunrise.  Northbound swim offers crystal vis over the sands …   Today is RedFeb swim day …     —————— Management has the bluebottles issue down pat.  Capless Dave reports in at 6.15: “Clear to the ocean pool, but cordoned off by blueys from there to Shelly. ...

CONDITIONS Calm and clear water.  Mild, still morning.  Lovely sunrise, with perhaps some rain clouds approaching from inland …   ————————- Stand By Me (1986) is an American coming-of-age adventure directed by Rob Reiner, and based on Stephen King’s novella The Body.  The title is derived from the Ben E King song of same name,...

CONDITIONS Vision:          Dark Dark Dark Rain:             Feathery Drizzle Air:               Mild Water:          Perfect Ambience:   Serene Overnight gusts blew yesterday’s balmy heat out of units and slammed a few doors, about 1 a.m.  Waking this morning to gentle rain; I believe many pink cappers may have stayed in bed.  Swim conditions are absolutely perfect.  The beach is...

Space Oddity ‘Though I’m past one hundred thousand miles I’m feeling very still …’ •  With Neil Beachley’s footprints.  You can set your watch to Neil’s steady jog.  He passes by the yoga steps at 5.52 a.m, 365 days per year … ———————— Young Americans   ‘They pulled in just behind the bridge He lays...

Conditions: After 30-odd hours of gentle, continuous rain the water this morning is calm, inviting … and not too cloudy at all.  Soft sunlight grants perfect ambience for staying on for chats and coffees …   —– TWO MORE SLEEPS: Couple of lovely couples @ Bolds Xmas Party on Tuesday 8th.  Jonny and Di –...

He’s everywhere.  Upsetting the lifeguards with his bags …   — Crowding up the ramp – and surfing in the no-go zone … — “Wait til you hear what he said yesterday morning …”   —   This is when he tried to get credit for saving Brendan (from himself) – after Izzy’d done all...