We have seen disrupters like uber change the taxi industry. The recent sad events have disrupted our routine but we have adapted. Humans overfish and pour endless plastics and rubbish into the sea and then want more. Be like these swimmers and adapt to disruptions. Early swimmers at the Harbour – a beautiful sight. Orderly...

Driving down the Steyne was strange, all the way from Queenscliff to South Steyne there was not a single human in the water, with the exception of a vigilant lifeguard on his jetski. Many thanks for looking out for all of us. The pull of the ocean was strong but the beach is closed and...

  The Ocean is still in motion, swirling with rips and significant swell. At 6:30 Drinks called out for the swimmers and headed down the ramp, a few joined him.     6:30s in action These ladies were going in for just a dip or a ‘tea bag’. The 7am group was also small. 3...

Today’s swim was a splash n dash for me. The swell was building and the bay was quite bumpy and churned up. Everyone had to start from Shelly due to the surf carnival at manly beach. As I walked around to Shelly there was whitewash in the fairy bower pool and waves banging against the...

I thought this morning might be different from the past few, given last night’s sudden storm. And yes it was. ENE swell and NE wind. Not unusual summer conditions but we have been lucky with calm seas and good viz lately. Sheila said it was lovely but that one person reported a bluebottle sting. Lifeguard...

The day began at Manly Point Café, coffee in hand, warm cup against my palms, the aroma wrapping me like a morning hug. The familiar faces that greet me here create the absolute moment of joy. This moment, with the crew at Manly Point Café and the familiar early risers, is one of those moments...

Dramatic shot @6 – thanks Rusty. 5:51 gang Craig Riddo Weed on shore Old & Bold H20 21.6 – N.B. weekend carnival -> swim from Shelly Some of the 6:09 crew Millie Roger Roberto Shanny, Simon & Andre Trooper Simon’s bikkies That Look First time swimmers Keira & Krystyna A-Team table talk   Have a...

Sometimes a blog title suggests itself but sometimes swimmers come up with it. George swam through the waves today and his verdict was: “Exhausting!” FFF were up and at it talking about Gambolling responsibly – but today it was necessary to Gambol strongly. A pretty large number went in at 7 am As usual, swimmers...

I read Lainey’s conditions report with some relief especially the bit about no blueys. But then remembered low tide was at 06.29 and wondered what the incoming tide and onshore wind might deliver. So far so good as at around 8.45 Gorgeous morning!!! This is from last Sunday late morning when I did a patrol...

Kerp swimming guys. I’m rushing to make the 1pm email cut off! Lainey x