We’re all doing it you know, constantly wanting more. Ancient defense responses buried deep in the evolutionary development of our brains become confused by the physiological stressors of modern life.  A natural drive for the simple staples required for survival is hyper-stimulated, then distorted through a lens of consumerism and marketing. It causes a disconnection...

Mornin’ all. Inner westies here. Gorgeous swim today. No real theme for today’s blog, just random thoughts. Stunning morning   Who would want to be anywhere else??   We just noticed a key member of our blog team Fi2 was in the Blue Mountains.   So we quickly arranged a substitute blogger – John from...

This weekend more than 2500 people are doing 100km Oxfam walk Why? Because they have not discovered ocean swimming. Before starting with B and B I had not swim outside the flags before! Look at the venue The best people John Bond swam early because the temp was a cold 16.8 and dropping I encountered...

Marine Parks Appeal How lucky we are to have Cabbage Tree Bay in our lives!  Community feedback (below) about a Sydney Marine Park will help protect areas like CTB. All you need to do is visit www.communityremarks.com/Hawkesbury/ and click on ‘Make general comments’.  You only need to answer Question 5 saying you would like the...

You realise how special something is when it is taken away… even for a little while. Poor Sterling is missing the swim! Here is his sympathy seeking shot from the hospital bed (don’t worry he is getting better).   And here is how he is feeling…   Get well mate… we all love you… and...

Good Morning swimmers and ‘Wishtheyhadaswum’ swimmers on this wonderful Wednesday when the water felt warmer, the sky was dramatic and beautiful, you couldn’t wish for better company and a few waves made for a more exciting swim!   The Warringah Tri Club ladies off for a 6.28am  training swim!   Booty Campers were out in...

After the massive hail storm last night we were down in numbers, only about 40 of us! It was pure Joy for those of us that made it down to Manly. (as usual) The water was pretty good, not many floaters and temp was 17.7 in the water and 10 degrees outside. I found this...

5.55am – Anyone for booty camp?   Storchy’s script   Storchy’s exercise song – that just happens to be one of Leila’s (5yr old) favourites Start humming “…..That’s what people say, mmm-mmm But I keep cruising Can’t stop, won’t stop moving It’s like I got this music In my mind Saying, “It’s gonna be alright.”...

I love the first rain after a long spell of dry weather. The ocean tastes and smells different. That first runoff adding a musky, mature taste to the brine. Bringing with it that unique blend of decomposing leaves, marinated rubbish, and weeks worth of dog poo. A total of 105 swimmers joined the feast this...

      It did not feel like winter this morning.  Oh, glorious sunshine and warmth!  It was t-shirt weather folks: beanies and uggies were not required.  Perhaps a change is in the air 🙂  The churned seas reminded me of the importance of looking out for each other.  A quick check in with another...