Rusty and Caroline’s Pitch Report Just before dawn the wind peaks at 40km/hour. North East. No where to hide. Messy onshore slop. High tide 1224 per Willy, there’s a lot of sand showing. A big sandbank creating a short wave at the point. Chippo cites the seagull rule, no seagulls = no...

Good morning friends, it was another bumpy, cool morning, with a few blueys still lurking around. Very few down for the 7 am swim, with most folks deciding to join smaller friendship groups for a toilet roll swim, a Shelley Swim, or countless other cult swims that formed around COVID, bad weather, and simple companionship....

Wednesday 5th January – mother nature on display again, and cyclone Seth continues to send well Southwards which split todays swimmers across multiple locations.    A few swam harbourside.   A brave few ventured in at the usual place.  Some started at Shelly but reported strong currents and some dreaded bluebottles around the Shed area.   At...

After having covid over Christmas I was dying to get back in Cabbage Tree Bay with my Groper friends (and B&B buddies) but as soon as I was able, our favourite corner was hit with Nor Easterlies, bluebottles and wild seas. Fortunately… there’s the harbour and it’s been beautiful swimming around there catching up with...

Sisters 5:49 sunrise   We run Manly.   Greg did not want his photo taken Clair Congratulating Jane who came third in Yesterdays Avalon 2K swim.   Murray Gun swimmer.   Trish & John “the” body surfing couple. No bluebottles today The four lifeguard shot.       Legends   Have fun and stay safe...

So what is causing the big sea/currents/ waves? The direction is northeast so lots of blue bottles Many people were swimming Harbourside Elaine gave a report  – while all other conditions are unfavourable the water is still over 23 Did anyone see the bluebottle sign at the beach? The artist did that drawing as an...

Yes I said Nor’easter like the old salt I am. Windy. Lots and lots of blue bottles ( which are a colony so really a conspiracy of sorts) and it will be like this for several more days HAPPY NEW YEAR    

Today is a special day. The first time in more than 2 years that I have arrived at Shelly Beach while the other swimmers are still there. What a treat. I saw Bruce Baird call Let’s Go and then the flurry of arms and foam as the swimmers set off. A very nice scene.  ...

Today is a special day. The first time in more than 2 years that I have arrived at Shelly Beach while the other swimmers are still there. What a treat. I saw Bruce Baird call Let’s Go and then the flurry of arms and foam as the swimmers set off. A very nice scene.  ...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS BACK!                       *SSDD = Splendid Sea, Delightful Day   Farewell to 2021 and to Life Down Under (deep). All the best for 2022. Water temp – 23.1