This morning as the sun swung round the dark side and piqued the horizon into action, we looked out to a sea of glass. Always a good omen on a wintery morning.   With waves in the negligible zone and an inconsistent south swell pushing the ripples at somewhere between a 7 and 9 second...

Life is perceived as snapshots of change, one instant to another. The nervous system processes our reality as ‘differences’… Hotter – colder,  lighter – darker,  louder – quieter etc.  You notice these aspects of your external and internal environment as the changes shift back and forth along the relative spectrum of that which you are...

Another spectacular sunrise rewarded those of us who left the warm comfort of the doona today. The chilly air just served to spice things up. Weather app, I have a bone to pick with you, I don’t for one second believe your report of a 12.8 degree morning. My drive down to Manly (via Curly)...

Today was my first day back at the swim in over a week and WOW there was a lot going on. Watching the sunrise as I walked from North Steyne to Manly beach always brings a smile to my dial. Matt was the first person to greet me struggling to cuddle all three dogs at...

The date has been set for the badge ceremony – 19 Sept so all you need to do is get the swims in If you are not a badge collector then the swim is its own reward. The other people who came along today to enjoy the swim, potential badge[s], Kathy’s 60th birthday and Vince’s...

There are many things that make our group special, one of them is our optimistic outlook. Of course real optimism is the way we decide to answer the questions we ask ourselves. Like ‘how long will this beautiful winter last?’ Optimists like us find all the reasons we can to make these good times last...

Water temp – a balmy 18 plus, At least 1 newbie, Lots of swimmers Today is a very special day with much celebration to be had. Today marks the auspicious anniversary of the descent of Les Bubbles from the heavens (yesterday’s swimmers were blessed with the anniversary of the date that Shelley K blessed creation with her...

Doesn’t Murray look relaxed before his swim, I just love this chilled out picture. The air temp was a little cooler today, the water is still pretty good. Not quite as good, visibility-wise today. The Offshore swell was pumping along the northern beaches but our little corner at Manly was smooth. Always happy the WOW’s...

Congratulations Julie Isbill, Founder of Bold & Beautiful Manly, and now proud holder @#150 of Open Water Swimmings “Triple Crown”       Here is Dr Jules Isbill  and partner Dr Michael Christie getting ready for the 48kms around Manhattan Is NYC.  Jules finished in just over  7 hrs. Jules said, “… Swim around Manhattan...

Mornin’ all. Inner Westies here. What’s going on with this weather?? 17 degrees both in and out of the water this morning. Gorgeous. About 320 swimmers and 6 newbies. Such a great crowd for a winter’s morning.           630 crew coming in as we go out         Fellow blogger...