So I got up at 6am to watch Netherlands v Costa Rica.. To my disappointment, nothing much happened during the first 30 minutes and I decided that photographing middle aged men in pink speedos submerging themselves in 17 degree water would be less painful than any more of this match.   Outside, I was greeted...

What a stunning start to the weekend!     That must be why 170 mostly wet-suited B&B swimmers rocked up for today’s swim.  This is nudging the numbers seen in the slightly warmer months.  But really, the water temperature this week has gone from a low of 16.5 degrees early in the week, to a...

Morning everybody – It was another beautifulbut cold morning in Mantown The radio said it was minus degrees in many parts of Sydney! I have work stuff on today so it’s minimal text but maximum pics.. enjoy!         Cae, Miles and Ben swam the English channel yesterday! Here are their times! Cae:...

Morning all. What’s that? The water was a bit warmer this morning… you should keep on coming down? Yes you should! Now of course there are no posers at the Bold and Beautiful (unlike say at Bondi).   Except this gentleman from Manpower Australia. Not sure if the pants were coming on or off. I...

Another beautiful sunrise!! This photo doesn’t do it justice at all. This is my 4th winter – and all done without a wetsuit….cough…  My very first winter was unbearable but I was determined to see it through because I knew eventually I would adjust and not only get used to it but really enjoy it…and...

Blue sky, calm water, a few keen swimmers face the sun and dive right in for a confronting 16.7 degree cleanse.  The ocean’s crystal clear tears wash away the ballast of what has been. So often it is not what we gain from an experience, but what we leave behind that holds us buoyant.  You...

The day started as beautifully as yesterday ended …      And I woke up with only one thing on my mind ! 🙂 JK struggling with “make a heart shape”  instruction … So Peter and Mary show him how it’s done … Even on foot, the swim is a gift that keeps giving …...

The advantage of being up so early is the opportunity to witness the amazing colours in the winter sunrises.     Saturday is one of the biggest attendance days for the B&B.         While the regulars are there, it is so lovely to see those who are only able to make it...

Yes it’s another Friday morning in sunny Manly 🙂 I don’t know about you, but we can sense the day starting just a little bit earlier now – It’s not pitch black at 6:30! The car was saying it was 10c on the way down from the Far North, but it looks like it’s going...

Bishop here reporting for blogging duty. Was it a cracking morning? You judge…   The water though is beginning to cool down. Here is our own Nick Dawkins at the point.   Never nice getting an ice cream headache… Now I am a happily married man to the beautiful Victoria… but I am told there...