The sun has been an inspiration since before neolithic people conceptualised it being carried across the sky on a barge; and with good reason too. Nature can provide us no deeper symbol that hope, renewal and a second chance is just around the corner than that of the rising sun. Those first rays you feel...

Such gorgeous light illuminating these 3 early swimmers to perfection. It’s Mother’s Day today – the official day of of mothers. So if you are a mum or have a mum today is the day of fond thoughts, celebration, reminiscences. Message to my kids even though they don’t read this – please do a bin...

I thought it was forecast to be a big swell and windy today but it couldn’t have been more different. A lovely low tide, walk to the point, flat as a pancake and lots of people despite the cool air.   Some new swimmers   Some regular swimmers   Jenny with two of her daughters-...

If you were swimming today, you are in the know. What a beautiful time of year to swim. The sea is gently rolling, the water is warmer than the air, there is sun but it is not glarey,  and it is an engineering way to start your day. Plus you get a swim in. It...

I may have discovered the secret sauce of the B&B swimmer. It’s not just about swimming it’s about people. So what’s the secret sauce? Its care. Pure and simple. You care about yourself. You are committed to understanding who you are – your strengths, your joys – and you are committed to becoming the best...

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...