Another perfect morning for a BnB swim. 22.4 degrees in the water, a nice even swell and the point almost flat. However, the Cole Classic was in town so we were swimming North.   Numbers were down substantially this morning due to a lot of the regulars swimming in the Cole as well as a lot...

Morning all! Fewer people today, possibly being kept away by the dark clouds, intermittent rain and greatly reduced parking due to the Sun Run ending at Manly Beach. The Cole Classic will be held tomorrow and I’m going to start with information about this today rather than putting it at the end of the blog....

I did not see the super moon so instead today with a group of others I had a super swim. Here are the Babewatch group who swim with BB and talk about anxiety and depression that  people suffer from to raise awareness. Apart from that awareness-raising and being very excellent swimmers (with Murray aka The...

So it’s the first day of the shortest month of the year and the beginning of the last month of summer. And we know the root of February is the Latin februum, which means purification. So it could be a good time to cleanse yourself of something – a time to clear out that room...

The Manly Daily got it wrong today… Murray and his Babewatch group got on front page and page 9! But…it was mentioned that ‘Babewatch is billed as an alternative to Manly’s popular Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad’. How dare they! As founder Murray told me today, they are an integral part of the B&B and...

Morning all, and what a spectacular morning it was. High tide and about a meter of ENE swell with 23.5 degrees in the water. Very hard to find a good excuse except for the cancellation of the T3 lane and for all those ferrying kids to schools over the small bridge or big one, it...

Yesterday, Bob swam at Northbridge baths today, returned to his favourite bench near lane 1 and passed away peacefully.     I swam at 5:55 with Jo and Ali, after this shot with Miles.     6:30’s swim in pairs.       Jo got to hold 14 wk old Jack while mum Lynette waited...

 The long and winding road I’ve seen that road and it leads me here.   Apologies to Gen X & Y as this sentimental baby boomer reminisces about song lyrics from the 70s.   Because of the carnival at Manly this morning, Guy provided directions and advice, in his own very special way. Using both hands,...

Good morning everyone, and what a gorgeous morning it is. The past few days have been still and close – humid and not much wind. It almost feels as though late summer is holding its breath in anticipation of the transition towards autumn with its crisp, clear air and cool nights. Bring on the cool...

The national anthem, Australian flags and symbols and a cake stall raising money for  Australians for Women’s Health Hospital for Women and Babies. And swimming at the beach. And openly discussing your opinion about the date and the day without fear of anything but possibly social awkwardness or a different view. Australia Day Bold and Beautiful style  – we...