memory card from camera this morning is ‘corrupt’ so another pictureless blog today. temp has creeped over 20 degrees finally. the ash that was in the water yesterday was replaced by leaf litter and lots of rubbish today. Kara picked up a collection of items on her swim, but didn’t pick up the condom that...

Good intentions… They’re important right?  We all hope to possess good intentions. No one likes bad intentions… “What’s your intention?” “To do good!” Well then, that’s virtuous. Right? It’s easy to do good, to be intentionally good, when you’re paying attention. And especially when everyone’s paying attention. But what about those times when no one’s...

I should know by now that the mornings when I don’t feel like swimming are the mornings when I definitely should swim.  I wasn’t too happy to hear my alarm go off today but, being a dutiful blogger, I cancelled the snooze button and leapt out of bed.  And I’m very glad I did –...

First off, apologies for the lateness of this blog. It’s been a full day of activity, the most notable being passing my bronze proficiency at Dee Why. I was told I did the run swim run with 10 seconds to spare but I’m sure they were lying. Last night and today we were blessed with...

The northerly winds came in today and brought big waves which are a joy for the surfers. They have not had a turn for a long time and I can have a swim another day from the beach. Also today we could swim at halfway or from Shelly beach. Time is on our side. I...

It was an eerie kind of morning this morning with a firey red sunrise and plenty of smoke haze as the sun came up over Cabbage Tree Bay. (thanks Carol and Jenny for the additional photos) John gave us a warning about strenuous activity and making sure we all came back in one piece –...

The stunning sky early this morning… I had a bit of writers block for the blog today… Asking swimmers about what the swim means for them though…the healing effects of the ocean featured highly. Swimmers said the best way to get the therapeutic benefits of a swim in the sea has to be  with our...

Gretel beaming on arrival     Jo has found something fascinating out in the ocean to be looking at     Stu continued the enthusiasm – although this makes it look more like a dont take my picture than a high 5     Ali (on the left) moved to Manly on the weekend and...

Fiona swam with this bee from Shelly to Manly. Little B knows how to stay warm.   Alex & Christophe@6:44am.   Shaun’s lucky day – his truck found #1 park.   Sarah with the lucky couple Marco & Nicky.   Bruce with fans.   Dr John with fans.   Welcome back David.   Fiona’s son...

  “Relief” is the word that sprang to mind this morning.  The cooler, damp weather hopefully brought some relief to those fighting fires or looking after their property and families.  I heard last night’s fund raiser at the surf club was packed so that money will provide welcome relief.  And on a more personal note,...