23 degrees warm in the water.  Birthday Boys Brett & Chris swam north & to Shelly respectively. Have a safe & enjoyable week ahead. Simon

I swam north with Brett Mel Jo Ali Rusty & Greg @6:15. Warmest water of the seain@24 degrees. Lots of 6:30 & 7 am swimmers. The following  shots show how I experienced the morning and includes portraits plus a group shot of the “triathletes”. \\\\\\\\\\\||||\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Race day shots – thanks – Rex Morris, Greg Cole...

15 mins before sunrise I swam past the pipe with the Brett and the Ocean swimmers. Water was clear & 22 degs and I saw an a golden eagle ray opposite the pyramid steps. I was able to take some shots of boys & girls plus the lifeguard set-up, Simon x 2, Matt and the...

Dramatic shot @6 – thanks Rusty. 5:51 gang Craig Riddo Weed on shore Old & Bold H20 21.6 – N.B. weekend carnival -> swim from Shelly Some of the 6:09 crew Millie Roger Roberto Shanny, Simon & Andre Trooper Simon’s bikkies That Look First time swimmers Keira & Krystyna A-Team table talk   Have a...

Arrived @5:51. Rockstar park. Water temp 21.5 deg. Met Snoopy then Andre with his Sharkbanz Christmas present. Pirate Alex agreed Kendall is no slouch after her training for World Ironman in Spain. Young couple Sarah & Jonathan. I swam to North Steyne with Kendelle, Danny & Jane (age winners in Bronte to Bondi), Rusty &...

Jo & Trish @6:49 Marco & Nicky Storchy’s legs up for Booty Stay safe on the slippery ramp, better still use the stairs! Enjoy! Simon      

Four legends led by Triathlon Geoff (L) hero to Joel & Logan who podiumed in China & Malaysia respectively. Capless Dave’s sunrise. Guys water temp was 19.7C. Legends Craig Joe Garry Sarah… Girls @6. Milly & Kylie@6:09. I did 50, 100,150,200m sprints with Brett Jen Trish & Rusty. Girls@6:30. 7 o’clockers pre- swim Simon &...

More year 12 students on the beach @ sunrise. Shaun, Craig & Chris @6:15. 4 girls @ 6:20 + 3 girls after their swim. I swam with Brett Rusty & Trish@6:30. Some of the DX. Ian said, 100 of 300 swimmers collected their winter badge yesterday. The remaining 200 can collect their $10 badge from...

I rode down the Corso to catch the predawn light & the dare I say it ‘the shark boat’. Millie jogged up the beach ahead of  Simon & Simon. While I rode my bike to see the mermaids and the sunrise. Snoopy & co. Drinky led the Drinks Expressers across the bay in close formation...

  Big waves…… most people tea bagged opposite the pyramid steps……. David Panton was the only person to swim to Shelley and back. He said it was pretty tough…… I managed to catch Guy videoing his temperature mural. The sea temperature was 17.9°C.