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...

I am often trying to find ways to get down to the B&B more often than I do. Mostly I burst through the obstacles that hold me back, but sometimes it isn’t always possible. Whether it be work, travel, sport, housework, kids, husband, late nights, & just lots of stuff that gets in the way....

It occurs to me what a global life we lead. I encounter at the swim lots of people who are from different parts of the world or who travel to different parts of the world. I have also recently very much enjoyed reading about Brendan Maher’s swim of the English Channel, Julie Isbill’s swim of...

The beat was more obvious this morning, but it’s there everyday.  The inner beat you tune into that keeps your life in rhythm, and for us it includes an ocean swim. It’s why we feel out of rhythm when we don’t get a dose of the ocean. It’s part of what gives our lives meaning....

The gusty, windy conditions were very deceiving.  As I lay tucked under my duvet, in the darkness of pre dawn,  listening to the howling wind, I imagined the conditions at Manly would be less than ideal. Blogging duties ensured I made it down to the Beach before sunrise where all my doubts and unnecessary concerns...