B&B 2020 Christmas Dinner  In keeping with the theme of everything being a little different this year…. B&B’s 2020 Christmas Party will also be a little different (due to coronavirus restrictions). This year B&B will be hosting a Christmas Dinner in The Glasshouse at the Steyne Hotel on  Tuesday 8th December at 6.30 pm.  A two-course dinner will...

Today I swam a bit later than I usually do. Manly was buzzing on a sunny and surfy day, lots of people playing volleyball on the beach. I could see it wasn’t going to be as calm a day as I thought in the bay, lots of surf as well. The sign was up, dangerous...

I have finally managed to get a photo of Nat and Rowan. First time in the blog!   The beach was tough this morning – strong rip and waves breaking beyond the point It was a case of matching capability to conditions on a personal level today. But everyone got a swim out of it...

This morning as I headed for my swim in the back of my mind the thought was – I hope there’s no bluey’s today.  Then there is the dreaded, oh that looks a little sloppy this is going to be a harder than normal swim. As the weather and sea warms up it comes with...

Sometimes things happen beyond your control which means you can’t get to the beach to take photos for the blog! But with great team work and collaboration from swimmers across the group, before you know it, you have enough info/ pics to write a book! Starting with a few stats from Mr Roger Harvey: Wednesday...

Another stunning morning with a few blue bottles bobbing about … by a few I mean they were EVERYWHERE! Many swimmers headed towards Queenscliff, but I decided to actually put on my wetsuit and go for a free dive. I am excited to share some of the amazing sea life that I was lucky enough...

At breakfast, at work, socialising with friends… We get that question: ‘What was your swim like?’ Here is the answer in a video: If you receive the blog by email, here is the link to the video: https://youtu.be/FjmJ5PL1lhQ Enjoy!   Swimmer of the month: September and October Thanks to Budgy Smuggler, B&B Random Swimmer of...

I started at Shelley beach today, not because of rough conditions, but because I”ve had some back trouble and wanted to enter easily and slowly in shallow water. Conditions at Manly looked lovely as I drove past. My pre swim view, plenty of early swimmers stopping before they set off again. I came across these...

The group is not swimming ensemble. People swim at a time that suits. Having a look at the sea today was an exercise in working out where to swim. Here’s one   Another   Another – foam all across the bay   Each swam according to their capabilities.   The trench is still in place...

I came across a person who told me that wave sets come in threes. Myth busted. I came across a person who says it is best to swim in the morning because that is when it is low tide. Myth busted. I cam across a lot of people who say it is best to swim...