That’s right, today seven years ago our original group of swimmers decided to swim to Shelly beach and back again – waiting at The Point and again at Shelly for all swimmers and heading back to South Steyne. The B&B swim was born!   Two became, four became six – here’s an archive piccie of...

“Beach Closed”. Challenging surf conditions greeted us this morning. Some caught a rip around to The Point as shown in this photo: … while most walked around to the steps at half way: A few fun splashes kept us on our toes (or holding tightly to the rail!): … and we bobbed, rocked and rode the...

Christmas Day 2015. If you celebrate the birth of Jesus today, or if you celebrate the birth of Jesus on another day (eg Eastern Orthodox celebrate on 7 January) or do not celebrate that at all, merry Christmas and have a great day. We all have your own way of spending this day. I hope it goes well...

What a great start to Christmas Eve! 260 of us came down to enjoy this beautiful swim that has become such a special part of our lives. Well done to the 26 newbies and it doesn’t get much better than in 20.6 degree warm water! Of course everyone is welcome in Manly, but it does...

Conditions: After 30-odd hours of gentle, continuous rain the water this morning is calm, inviting … and not too cloudy at all.  Soft sunlight grants perfect ambience for staying on for chats and coffees …   —– TWO MORE SLEEPS: Couple of lovely couples @ Bolds Xmas Party on Tuesday 8th.  Jonny and Di –...

  Looks like Kerry is “singing in the rain” Such a pretty picture. There is a story behind her obviously “not swum today – Glamour look”  I will let you ask her… After the rough swim yesterday….it was all calm and clear (except for the rain) well, we were going get wet anyway! Good to...

My last blog for 2015.  I’ll leave you with this, and anticipate it finds you well… Health and happiness rely on harmony of the bodymind. The mind and body, though inseparable possess an important distinction.  Your thoughts can take you anywhere, whereas your matter is in the moment. So make the moment matter. -Andrew.  ...

Mornin’ all. Inner Westies here. It doesn’t get much better than this morning. Stunning weather, water warm, and 100s of people. But there was some confusion as the clock had stopped…. and the beach was closed….   Here we are getting ready – morning ladies!   Hey Ben ! Where’s Caz???   Welcome newbies  ...

Well, perhaps not a holiday for everyone, but it sure felt like it!  A huge, communal and happy swim this morning with bright sunshine overhead.  What a ripper of a day!  The rip coming back in made sure we earned our coffee and breakfast, too. A few waves to jump over and a quick entry...

This is the early morning view over Sydney Harbour and Manly I had every weekday from my office before I joined B&B (Manly in the background to the left, next to North Head)   And this is the early morning view I am enjoying now   I am not complaining about my office, but I definitively prefer the...