Good morning (just), lovely readers. Gentlemen’s hours once again. Semi retirement is very enjoyable. From the shore conditions looked pretty nice (they actually were) Very interesting updates from the earlier swimmers including a sighting of a baby Port Jackson Shark on the surface in the Bay. An embryo lottery winner, hopefully will survive infancy to...

The last few mornings at Manly Beach have felt nothing short of magical. The water visibility has been superb, the temperature is hovering around 20 degrees, and the ocean has been alive with wildlife. Today’s swim was especially memorable, with three cuttlefish, two wobbegongs, schools of fish weaving beneath us, and a very big blue...

I arrived @6 to see Chef John cooking breakfast for the Salvo’s Red Shield day. Channel 7 reporter gave us the thumbs up. Men’s bench moved to the ramp. At 6:15 I caught great waves with Trish, Jen, Rusty and David. Big Tim was ready for the 7am ‘let’s go’ while waiting for Great Grandfather...

Wow Clear water So so many fish Gentle rolling waves Hard to beat today’s swim

Change in mood, I could sense it. Changing every day When we immerse ourselves, we stop time. Before and after are left behind, and all we have is one moment. And without the legacy of the past, or expectations of the future, we find our spontaneity. Time for play. Exploration and presence. Lara finds a...

First of all, profuse apologies for the late posting. I blame an open beach, excellent swimming and snorkeling conditions and a growing preference for gentlemen’s hours (thanks Jeremy). On the plus side I got the Rockstar parking spot. Most people had already left. It was a stunning Autumn morning. The flags were up so I...

Where would be without lots of swimmers? We would not have BB or Drinks Express or the Jellyfish group or the Coffe Drinkers who swim or the Maybe Baby swimmers in their flash swimmers While Elaine is enjoying a trip to the Old Country the blog still comes out. Big Thanks to Jon for photos....

It’s 5:17am, and I’ve started my walk along the beach. No swim today… just the walk.And honestly, today’s theme is simple: no matter what you’ve got going on in your life, you’ve still got time for this. The ‘5amers’—they’re always here. Some jogging along the main stretch, some heading from Manly to Shelley, maybe even...

Big waves  – Di & Cathy tandem (thanks Greg Cole). 6am Bootie camp. 6:15 Mel, Brett, Trish, Rusty , me plus many more headed into the big surf (beach closed@7:30). I borrowed Trish’s hand-board (fabulous for body surfing out the front of the wave. I nearly clipped Matt-Fonz’s long hair. Some blueys on the beach,...

Just a quick and late blog today sorry everyone. Important news- the temp is still warm at 21.5 degrees. Conditions look ok in the pic but I’m told a strong rip and lots of water movement at the point . Always get a heads up from the desk or early crew as they finish. Looks...