I got in an extra swim today because work permitted. I have set myself a goal of getting a www and winter badge. I am on my way to it. I am inspired by the weekend effort of Pierre Lord who completed a swim – the English Channel The is a huge goal but it...

Sunrise entry for the 7am crew! Starting to see more and more wetsuits as we get further into winter! Action shots of the B&B swimmers on their way back to Manly! Wasn’t able to capture any fish on camera today, but got some pictures of these two instead! Today’s stats: Water Temp: 18.4 degrees Swimmers:...

Swim attendance was on the low side today… Probably because getting down into the water this morning presented a modicum of discomfort. Discomfort occurs when there is a change in your world; your external (or internal) environment. This morning it largely involved a ch, ch, change in temperature. Once you adapted to that change, the...

Cold, but not as cold as my home town.   Presenting the Sunday Vlog 💁🏽‍♀️   CHRISTMAS IN JULY B&B FUNDRAISING NIGHT,  TUESDAY 9th July from 6.30pm Generously sponsored and hosted by The Steyne Hotel All B&B swimmers and their family and friends are cordially invited to our inaugural Christmas in July Fundraising Event –...

There was lots of chatter in the build up to the soltice swim today. People were asking on social media, should I or shouldn’t I? How cold is it? Will people see me? What if there’s surf? On and on it went. In the end it wasn’t as difficult as some thought it would be...

Each morning I find myself asking about the actual temperature and then the ‘how it feels’ temperature. Fascinating conversation Jet setters: One from Brisbane. One from Taiwan.   Near the A Team tree. I think they have read the Far-A-way Tree book which tells us that if you stand near the A team tree you...

Being raised old school male has its pros and cons. You get all the strength of the masculine energy but you often feel trapped in it too because its not cool be be male and vulnerable. You need to be tough and macho and never display emotion. Superman never cried. But a few years living...

CONDITIONS Air:        10º and crispy Sky:       Crystal-clear Moon:    Full and bright Venus:    Risen @ 5.50 a.m. Water:    18.8º  (16.5º @ Shelley) Vis:         65% (probably still polluted) Newbs:   Three Swam:    185 Rain:       Nil Sun:       Yes! —— Fashion: Leisa turns it on ————- Trending: Suits you, Craig ————- Controversy: Three mirthful folk discussing Midge’s ‘in the...

    Jane demonstrating how to tuck hair and ears into your cap. She’s a little fuzzy coming to the swim straight from a night shift.           Warmer in than out   Lets go!   🙂 🙂 🙂     A rainbow greeted us on return to Manly   Aaaand the...

Tara said, “it’s a bit wet”.     Jac’s got it covered.   Murray et al.     Sue.     Undercover.     Hot shower.     Henrietta.   David.     Mary.     Di’s octopus.     Elvis.     7:55am.   Stats 130 swimmers, 1 newbie, H2O 19 degrees C.  ...