Clearly the forecast of rain and big swell coupled with the Monday vibe had put off the crowds today as only the real regular swimmers turned up. Those who did turn up were rewarded with a lovely 18.6, Some decent fun waves off the point and then some pollution and strong current signs that were...

Like a good friend, the sea is not always the same but also like a good friend a careful look will tell you the mood they are in. Today was a big waves day. Some people were helped to exit by life guards. Don’t look at David Panton or David Champion – they will go...

This morning the temperature and swell were up from yesterday, 19.1 with a few small waves, opposed to the glassy conditions yesterday. Yesterday the Australian Seabird Rescue team released Pepita, a turtle that was in their care after a being injured by a boat.     The green agents from Manly Village Public School were...

This morning the temperature and swell were up from yesterday, 19.1 with a few small waves, opposed to the glassy conditions yesterday. Yesterday the Australian Seabird Rescue team released Pepita, a turtle that was in their care after a being injured by a boat.     The green agents from Manly Village Public School were...

Howzit and Sawabona Reports from CTB are that the water temperature is 18.3C this fine Wednesday and  the water calm and beautiful. Find your salt joy and get in there if you can. During lockdown and Covid restrictions it’s been tough for so many of us being away from friends family or colleagues. We  have...

 It really was a stunning swim this morning and I hope the first photo shows what we all saw heading out!  The sea grass was the brightest of greens, the weed and kelp contrasted beautifully and the flash of a Blue Groper just topped it off! It’s the first showing of the beautiful doco made...

      Air:          13º Water:     16.7º Surface:   Flat Wind:       Picking up, and cold Birthday Shout-outs: Public Announcement: Fishes Sighted: Fashion Update: Social Notes: One sleep to go … all set for tomorrow night SOLD OUT Unfortunately the Christmas Party on 7th December is now sold out. If you wish to be added to...

Well what can I say? Just lucky this beautiful bream photo bombed me at the Bower break I find this happens quite often.   I swam from Shelly today with Edwina and her Masters swimming friend Marie. Our plan was to find an octopus. Edwina most likely spotted one but you’ll have to take our...

Full load and thunder, Ribbons of blue Ice on the window, Ice in my heart Fooling with thunder, Every time we start     Bleak look out the window. Bleak walking. A real community feel when you all huddle out of the rain. Sarge channels Big Merv Bay 13 antics. While Guy plots in the...