Learning something new, it is said, occurs though intensity and repetition. When a group of people come together, people from different places and different walks, those who otherwise might not fraternise, and you see them doing so with such joy and solidarity, even during inclement conditions.  It’s a reminder that there is something else going...

Mornin’ all. MEFF inner westies here. Swimming without borders. NSF. That’s us. Natation sans frontieres. We accept all people from all places with all coloured caps. Joining is easy – just a quick photo and the pink cap is handed over. And you’re in. Today, we welcomed people (and another!) from all walks of Sydney. Candice...

Congratulations to Sterling – his 1000km milestone reached this morning!       From holidays in hot humid weather To heaters and wearing a sweater The temperature drop Has been a great shock I hope I can cope a lot better!   This was me this morning:   Now I know it wasn’t that cold...

They wouldn’t tell each other ! but you can be assured they missed each other ! ! ! Ian not in official uniform, maybe it doesn’t fit anymore since he has been put out to paddock & has put on some “condition” wink wink !   Martin is off to Denmark to visit the rellies...

  What do you after a bruising night of watching the idiot box? Wounds to lick, frustrations to be exercised out, competitive energies to be channeled! Get down to the Bold and Beautiful of course…   It was a chilly morning. Sophie who was an expert Girl Guide consulted her survival guide and decided to...

Roger here – blogging for ‘Shelly Beach’, who is away all week doing Coxwain’s course.  Sketchy rain overnight, but the clouds didn’t warm the ambient air.  Still 4º this morning.  Water still crystal.  Someone left the fridge door open at Shelly Beach again.  No sun to warm the bodies after exit.   Amazing drone footage...

      Yes, for the few of us that were on the beach at 6.30am we had a lovely Dolphin visit. Sorry, no photo’s ~ you had to be there to see it.   The Yoga was amazing, you needed a few layers to combat the chilly temperature.   The water temperature has dropped...

6.20am – First sight of the beach     Sisters Ali & Clair swam at 6am   6.28am pre drinks trio Nan, Lee & Midge before and apres swim shots   6:31am Drinkless Express for 14 swimmers led by Jill yelling, “it’s 6.30”   Rusty 6.32am   simultaneously at 6.32 –  from roving B&B reporter Texan...

Picture yourself in the northern hemisphere, sun beating down, you are actually in France, probably sipping champagne, and contemplating shopping.     It’s 1946 and on this day in history the bikini goes on sale after debuting during an outdoor fashion show at the Molitor Pool in Paris, France.     Today back at B&B...

Think about this for a moment. It’s 3 degrees outside,   the water temperature has dropped to 17.1 degrees,   and still there are over 120 people turning up to swim.  Why? Apart from doing the blog, I am there because you are.  Is that your reason? Because we are doing this together?     Together we...