Stunning morning down in our little corner today with air temp around 15 but 20.7 degrees in the water! I spotted this Sergeant Baker today showing this long, feathery strand at the end of his dorsal fin. Always something different and exciting to see below and above the water with the B and B!  ...

Good morning! It was a chilly one this morning, my car saying it was 11 degrees out as I parked for the 7am swim.. Despite this, the water was so warm! 21 degrees in and still shying away from wetsuit tempurature.. for now. The sunrise was beautiful, the rip out to the point SO strong,...

Perfect conditions this morning.  Flat, clear water … and brisk yet sunny. ———————   5.30s: “Hurry up, Billy.” ——————-   Maurizio the freediver shot this pic yesterday ————————     Five sleeps until the ‘other’ Palmy to Manly swim kicks off next Saturday at 6 a.m. ———————-   Chris Taylor clicks over the magic 2000...

It’s been a week of erratic conditions at the B&B.  The perfect, flat ocean of Monday and Tuesday gave way to a strong swell from Wednesday onwards, causing us all to think hard to find the swimming route best suited to our ability and mood.  Thankfully the tranquility returned in time for the weekend, and...

Today as I walked from North Steyne to South Steyne, I caught sight of some early swimmers heading towards Queenscliff. I can’t tell you how beautiful it was, the sea was calm apart from a small wave here and there. And behind the waves, were initially two swimmers together, arm for arm, then slightly behind...

Today as I walked from North Steyne to South Steyne, I caught sight of some early swimmers heading towards Queenscliff. I can’t tell you how beautiful it was, the sea was calm apart from a small wave here and there. And behind the waves, were initially two swimmers together, arm for arm, then slightly behind...

No collective noun for waves so far as google told me so I have decided that today it was a nightmare of waves. I feel proud of myself for entering through them but even as I took them one at a time and chanted (as the BB elders have taught me), the waves are your...

After a spectacular red dawn it was quiet this morning and bumpier than the past few days. The board said 21.0 degrees, but the ocean looked cooler. And yet as the temperature falls the warmth in the group remains. Swimmers come down and talk sometimes to the usual suspects and sometimes to strangers. Just another...

  A very happy birthday to the lovely Sarah, who celebrated her 29th birthday today. As we all know, there are no numbers beyond 29. Sarah started the day tackling the swell and dramatically different conditions from yesterday but nonetheless, come out beaming! May the rest of your day continue the way it started! Have a...

Another perfect morning in paradise aka Manly. I was hesitant waking up this morning and stepping outside but I was pleasantly surprised how mild it was! The sun was out by the time we returned from Shelly, the water temperature is still beautiful and the water was SO clear! It’s mornings like these that make...