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...

Awareness, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, Another day, Another way, An opportunity to move in the right direction. (Thanks Simon for the panoramic shot)   With love, Andrew Maher. Gentle, Neuro-Structural Chiropractic Collaroy (mention you swim with B&B) Stats: Swimmers: 210 Newbees: 3 Water: 20.7 deg C  The Monthly Dinner – 14th May 2019 – Guest Speaker The Next...

This extremely rare sighting of four mythical creatures. They are mysterious, reported to be dangerous, using their extreme beauty to entice the unwary. I escaped. Barely. Mermaid Sue, embarking on her double and 3 singles this morning.   Sunrise in our special corner is always lovely – extrovertedly spectacular or more subtle and muted. This...

There is always something special about the B&B swim. It could be the sea creatures. It could be friends catching up.   Or saying au revoir. Lainey is going to Bali today and by the time she gets back Sarah will have gone back to HK for a while. They won’t see each other again...

An orthodox swim today – out to the point, let’s Go then to Shelly Beach then noting Shaun’s 1000km then back. Quite a few doublers and then off to face the day. Happy Easter to all the Orthodox people who are still using the Gregorian calendar to identify the date for Easter.   Congratulations on ...

  Lainey here publishing for Deaanna Waters. Today Australians and New Zealanders remember those who have served for their country and the Gallipoli landings as we celebrate Anzac Day. For many the day started before dawn with the service, for those that made the effort the sunrise was spectacular. More than 900 Bold and Beautiful...