Yes, there were some jimbles today.  I dodged 16.  As Dory reminds us, if you touch them, they might just sting you! This was not enough to deter the pink cap crew from venturing into the bay and enjoying fantastic clear water conditions.  There were a surprising number of swimmers braving it without wetsuits, too!...

Bluewater Tuesday night: and three swimmers accepted their 500K Badges.  SLR Photos: Ian McKnight. Katrina 500 …   — Lyndall 500 …   — Dorset 500 …   — Annie gets her guns …   — Interim Management One – Badges Memo:  “There are 12 eligible to pick up the 500 K.  Henrietta picked hers...

Did you swim this morning? It was a mixed experience… warm water, clear, calm conditions… but also a few jimbles taking a nip out of some swimmers.   Winter Triple Crown winner El Spaniardo got a good jimbling and decided to walk back from Shelly Beach. They seemed to be hanging out in line with...

Well the 6am Booty campers proved they were tough ! Greg is all steamed up from all Jenns exercise & wet from the fine drizzle, but the show goes on !   Derek brought down an adorable little rescue pup Foo who needs a home ! he will only grow to about the size of...

This morning we were greeted with a 30 cm , 10 second southerly swell and a 3knot south east wind of no consequence in our secluded corner. Though I can tell you with some confidence that we will see 1-1.5 meter southerly swell by tomorrow and lasting all week. With a low tide of .4m at...

Its the Queen’s Birthday!!   6.10am   6.15 am  Brendan -> triple Shelly   Bolderbastards –> Queenscliff   with Fire Chief Ken (Smurf) in the taper for the     6.25   6.30 Drinks Express Richard hugging the Pirate and Alison (chocolate maker for Fifi)   Baby Emma with Grand parents Kathy & Alan +...

If you’re into blood-red sunrises, crystal clear water, and chasing cuttlefish, then June is easily the best time of the year to swim with us. And at least 130 swimmers embraced what was hands-down the most photogenic winter morning of 2015 thus far.   This is Lips reporting for blog duty. And I’m a sucker...

The clouds were spectacular this morning.  Fluffy, puffy, white clouds turned into brooding cauldrons of bubbling droplets.  A rainbow appeared briefly after the “let’s go” call, and brilliant sunshine sweetened the mood of all who tasted it.  The water, although cool upon entry, was delightfully clear.  I’m sorry for those who missed it, for it...

Since his time as The Governator has ended, Arnie seems to be making regular trips to Australia.  This, his latest junket included ABC’s 7.30 Report last night.  Meanwhile, winter is upon us – will Ian be back on our shores in time to receive the postal box of 2015 Winter Badges?   — At Six...

Honestly… it was a rush to get into the water this morning… 7 degrees out, 19 degrees in…  Peeling waves breaking all along Manly Beach! Get me in the drink.   Lovely to see Caitlyn Jenner come down for a swim.   Sabrina did the 6:30am and then quickly donned this delightful beanie… and what...