The weather reporter whispered in my ear that it was a day to roll over and stay in bed. Rain, messy surf, super tide at 6.55am due to the proximity of the moon this month – closest in 70 years – were reasons given to pull those bed sheets a little higher. However, we ocean swimmers...

There are some good things happening. Hot off the press: Howard James has broken a 37 year record for the latest swim in the English Channel starting midnight 3 November with air temp of 4 degrees and 14 in the water, completing it in 11 hours 38 minutes. His nickname is H2oward. Also look at...

As Donald Trump contemplates how to decorate his new sandpit in Washington and which world leader will be the first he invites over for a play date, the rest of the world was getting on with life and that was no exception for Bold and Beautiful swimmers. But Capless Dave might be the butt of...

It has been quite some time since my last blog as I was busy supervising HSC exams. Thanks Lainey for holding the blogging fort! I am so relieved to be back into my normal routine of being able to swim most mornings and to feel the benefits that our swim gives me. I have seen...

The Sandy Bottom’s getting ready for their warm up swim today. They are playing a special set at tonights B & B Monthly Dinner.   Surf was up a bit, I heard a few people say that they caught nice waves home today.   The point, waiting for the “lets go”.   A couple of...

Constantly shifting, shaped by its surrounding environment, the beach is a solid snapshot of its fluid influences. Flattened by storms, sculpted in winds of change, then softy rebuilt by summer’s gentle swell. With each grain a story of how it has come to be.  To the well studied eye, it’s testament to seasons past, hidden...

A total of 273 swimmers enjoyed spectacular conditions this morning. Many in questionable attire. For a good cause. Of course.   A brainchild of fellow blogger and aquatic clown Roger, the Bold & Beautiful held its first ever ‘Spring into Summer’ fancy dress charity swim, raising money for Royal Far West.   Many regulars answered...

Well played Saturday! I came down to Manly Beach this morning before 6am to be greeted by this amazing sunrise. It was spectacular. The different shades of orange, pink, purples and blues were on show in the sky. I don’t know what it is with me but I do not have the capacity to sleep,...

I have been told and tell my children not to judge a book by its cover but we all know that everyone including me, does judge a book by its cover. That is why, even though I identify myself as an ocean swimmer, people find it surprising. And I do think of myself as an ocean...

Today was a day to celebrate with whales, dolphins and perfect conditions for a Boulderdash too. whales were spotted close in pre swim   this group headed off for the boulderdash, and saw dolphins fly underneath!   up close and personal with the fish in the bay.       I managed to smash through...