The sunshine continues and my blog is late,  even though it’s back to work, because I couldn’t drag myself away, even though we’ve had a glorious long weekend of sunny swimming. Lainey posting the early report.     Today was a little chillier at 17.8 but thankfully calmer than the weekend.  Viz wasn’t great, where...

It was another blissful day in paradise; with captivating waves rolling in, welcoming winter sun stretching out and smiles on everyone’s faces! Today swimmers really earnt their bold status (everyone is already beautiful), with big sets rolling in at sunrise and a rather quick point express rip to contend with on the way back in....

As the temperature falls The morning sun crawls     Winter Without Wetsuit Will we all partake?   Pass up the neoprene Before it’s too late     For once my courage stands I will with all my might     Knowing my ugg boots wait To warm my cold feet just right    ...

Wednesday 8th of June – we love a magical Sydney winter…. cool air & warmth of friendship   This is a picture of the Mermaids and manmaids jumping for joy at swimming in our magical winter wonderland, with a tinge of sadness as Dan, the original manmaid, last swim (for now)…. As we swim this...

How lucky are we to get to swim with such amazing creatures like the critically endangered Grey Nurse Shark as lots of us have done this the past few days! Today was another stunning morning with calm seas, great visibility and loads of sea life. Water temp was down to 18.6 though brrrrr… It’s World...

I swam @5:35am with Brett Riddo, Ali, Lara & Patrick. Today’s session with Brett: 100 stroke sprints to the Trident 50 stroke sprints home.   Stay safe, enjoy Simon     Winter swimming The Winter swimming season is finally here! Although the water temperature may be a little colder than you might like, there are...

So clear. Calm waters of winter swimming today were disturbed only by the obligatory set at 7 am. It was magnificent. Several people saw the turtle. Many saw the cuttlefish and grey nurse. Big gropers. Little fish. Dolphins !!!! And a splendid swim. For my part,  I was reflecting that while it is great that...

Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve is 20 years old! Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve turned 20 in March 2022. In a slightly belated celebration, Northern Beaches Council is holding Day at the Bay at Shelly Beach on Sunday, 5 May 2022, starting at 10am. Come join in the activities including: Smoking ceremony and First Nations...

It’s the last day of autumn and I thought it was going to be very wintery after the winds on Monday, but it was a Sydney stunner.     Water temp is on the way down at 19.4c, although reports are that it’s a lot colder at Shelley. Viz isn’t greatbut the sunshine and calm...

Water 19.9 degrees Bye Sarah     I swam to the Trident with the 5:30 crew. Bootie   Silhouettes. Mick & Lee @5.32am.   6:16am.   Sunrise@6:50am.     Enjoy the day Simon     Winter swimming   The Winter swimming season is finally here! Although the water temperature may be a little colder than...