The big debate in winter is whether to wear a wetsuit…. this morning I asked the crew and here’s what they said. It seems more men recommend wetsuits and more women don’t… does that mean us blokes need to toughen up? Click on Lesley below to make up your mind… to rubber up or not?...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING. (COVID-19)   “Are you looking at me”? This fish must be called Robert. If you don’t understand what I mean, just ask Janet.   The bay was awash with magical images today of sun speckled and still waters, azure skies, inquisitive...

  Golden glows this morning…A chill in the air but calm, clear water which was around 17 degrees but warmer as you swam out… Leanne and Megan went for an early swim. This is JK before he saw ‘the MASSIVE wobbegong at the point’. 6.47am. Sue goes out for her double. Ali and Jo come...

This morning we had a preemptive celebration of Ian’s 2,000km while observing strict social distancing for the arch. The first photo is Ian in photographer mode towards the end of his swim with the kilometres completed. That’s a lot of swimming, Ian, congratulations.   Ever the blog tart, here’s Belinda shaking her booty as Clare...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING. (COVID-19) The weatherperson on TV said there would be a cold snap today so I thought it might not be a great day to swim but it was FABULOUS. The temperature in the water was lovely. It was clear. There was...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING. (COVID-19) The wait is nearly over, so pack your bag peeps and get excited. Apart from our pretty cool corner of the globe, CTB, today’s blog takes us to some of the most beautiful swimming and diving locations in Australia. Seeing...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)   Winter swimming doesn’t get better than this! As we approach the shortest day of the year on Sunday, it is all smiles and full appreciation for the Bold & Beautiful swim....

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AS MUCH AS IS POSSIBLE DUE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) How to keep warm before and after your swim We’re counting down to the shortest day of the year and it’s getting colder, so I thought I’d ask for some tips on...

COVID • Swim at different times when possible – so there aren’t too many people in the water • Be aware that it is easier to have a head-on, due to random swim times STATS: Air:          12º @ 8 am Wind:       SFA Water:      Mid-17º Sky:         Cloudless Sun:         Blazing Surface:   Flat Vis:           77% in the...

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). Also remember to swim at different times when possible so there aren’t too many people at any one time. I witnessed a beautiful sunrise today and caught Ian and...