Welcome to the 2nd morning of 2019 where the birds were up tweeting before Donald Trump, the sunrise over Manly was its usual stunning self and 800 swimmers were buzzing with holiday fever.  A sense of excitement was in the air and a special event was brewing! Something About Michael.   Henrietta and Dorset were...

Happy New Year. The start to another year of wonderful friendships, frivolity and FUN.     Stats: Temp: 19.0 Newbies; more than 15 Swimmers; 357 Operation Crayweed Grass planting in Cabbage Tree Bay If you are interested in supporting/assisting this initiative by way of signing up to be a CV (Citizen Volunteer) please read on....

How to have a better life.                                 Temp:  20.2º ——— Operation Crayweed Grass planting in Cabbage Tree Bay If you are interested in supporting/assisting this initiative by way of signing up to be a CV (Citizen Volunteer) please read on....

This morning Roger kept insisting I do the blog all about him… Well… he kept saying.. “do the WHOLE blog about ONE person” .. I can take a hint .. “put this photo of me from last year..get the chicks interested…” Great hair Rog!! – you should grow it back..   ————– “Put a link...

With many swimmers enjoying the year-end break, the mood is definitely relaxed, despite some challenging swimming conditions. There appears to be a sandbank out from the point, delivering interesting wave and rip patterns. Note the sole swimmer entering the water   I saw the 6:30 swimmers heading out from the beach. They were thoroughly pummeled,...

Today the conditions were quite challenging so it was a comfort that a BB swim can start at half way or at Shelly if your skills are not sufficient to go out in such surf. The early swimmers did a huddle and then set off through the waves. The BB swim is a swim we...

It was Boxing Day in 2008, a group of six ladies met for breakfast at Bluewater Cafe to talk about Christmas and their plans for the new year.  The ladies talked about getting fitter and how they would love to swim in the ocean but were afraid to.  One of the members, Julie Isbill was...

Yes tomorrow, 27th December will mark 10 years since this amazing swim group began back in 2008! Join us with a little plate of something to pass around. Let’s all mingle a bit after the swim and wish each other ‘Happy Birthday’ in customary B&B friendliness, warmth and inclusivity. The wonderful Ian and Pauline will...

Merry Christmas from the politically incorrect Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad. Many swimmers were getting right into the Christmas Spirit with their attire today This was going to be a photo of Annie and Janet. It still was, but with benefits   Lainey and Sheena – it was going to be Sheena’s first ever swim...

Well Hello Ladies, retro online Christmas caps.     6:30.   Amos family came from Galston for a Christmas swim.     The eagle has landed! Ahead of 115 drinks express swimmers, including the Willoughby Swim Club. Legends @6:55am.   Christmas Eve is really here!     7am.     Kendelle’s date slice. Yum!!  ...