‘How was the swim?’ I always ask swimmers as they appear at the top of the ramp, usually beaming brightly and glowing… Today the resounding answer was ‘beautiful!’ It was very cold though, probably 15.5 again… but endorphins were flowing and nobody (really) complained! It was calm, incredibly clear and awesome to be out there,...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND STAYING INSIDE AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). I was on a mission today to help Sam see her first cuttlefish and/or anything pretty. Early bird gets the worm so we met at 6.30am, which means we...

But Shelley is giving it a red hot go. You are a role model!   This aphorism could well apply to today’s water temps too. Brrrrr!   Drinks and Tim. Tim is doing a doco of US while his regular job is largely on hold. Tim can also take credit from today’s headline. He is...

It was so warm and snuggly in bed this morning. But I went for my swim because of habit. so glad that I did The morning was bright and the water was cool. I found lots of people who had decided to have a swim today. What a reward! It was  a great swim and...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE.  Thank you for swimming at different times of the day and maintaining 1.5m distance. SSDD = Same Sea, Different Day Water temp:  17.3 Thank you to winter swimmer and...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)   Can you believe we are only 6 months into the year that is 2020 today?!? It’s the start of July but for some also the first day of the new fiscal...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) June 30. So there you have  it – the first half of the year. Gone. So what is on your mind when you swim? Sometimes I swims and thinks, sometimes I just...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND STAYING INSIDE AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)       Air: 12º Water: 17.2º (In the bay) Waves: Flat Sun: Fully out by 8.30 Wind: Negligable Vis: 80%   Below: Our backups for the comp  ...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND STAYING INSIDE AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). I must be getting soft in my old age, I find it harder to stay in longer during winter and I”m so cold afterwards I drop my cup of...

The group is not operating but people who like to swim still go to Manly and enjoy the conditions. With few variables, the beach manages to make very different conditions each day – air temperature, water temperature, wind, swell etc. Today was sunny but the air was chilly; the water was warmer than the air...