Camaraderie is a spirit of good friendship and loyalty among members of a group. Yep that about sums it up ! the loyal band of winter swimmers.   Mr McCaffeine  & I walked around to half way just swapping friendly banter and enjoying the morning sun, we even got told off by some random  “are guys...

  Can you believe it, 74 brave swimmers turned up for the B&B Nude Solstice Swim today! We entered the water at 6.20am. (Drinky wanted us back in time to not collide with unsuspecting 7am swimmers!) I apologise for blurry photos. It was very dark and I haven’t got the hang of night settings on...

  ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• RECENT EVENTS: A: The Big Storm   —– Remember that science story about oceanic currents; and the shipping container full of rubber ducks ..?   ———- Pro lifeguard Dave Boardman walking shovel to North Steyne clubhouse; to shift a tonnage of sand out of its lifeguard HQ   ———– Point Cafe was closed...

Do or die… It’s a catchy gung-ho saying, but really it’s a fallacy of false alternatives, we’re kidding ourselves. Let’s be honest, dying is a certainty, sooner or later.  Later being the preferred option because enjoying one’s maximum quota of living is usually the aim of life.  And then, if the goal is to enjoy...

As the 6:00 group went out at what looked like midnight (6:20a.m.) I started a hypothermia-induced reflection of what kind of people the Bold and Beautiful are (very deep for a Sunday morning, I know) and I came to the conclusion that despite what the NRL would have you believe, we’re not eagles because we don’t...

It was a bit overcast this morning accompanied by a light drizzle. The visibility was not great under water but the sunrise did not disappoint. Our little corner of Manly was a hub of excitement and chatter. The rain over night, plus the cold temperature did not keep the Bold and Beautiful Squad in bed....

    We do our thinking in our heads. I do swimming for my headspace as well as for exercise (well a bit). I saw this photo and wanted to share it – look at what the jimble has in its headspace. Most irregular. What are the chances.   here is a regular swimmer and...

In light of the recent mass shooting in America, it made me think about how lucky we are. To have a community. That supports one another. In times of sickness and in health.  Good and bad times. We’re blessed to have such wonderful communities within our B & B community. Here’s a reminder of how...

What a glorious morning – fabulous sunrise, calm conditions and to top it off a baby seal came into Manly to say hello. Munching on the seaweed this amazing creature captivated all who spotted it. So friendly it came up to anyone who got close. After a week of turmoil on the coast this certainly was...