It was an absolutely ahhh…mazing morning down at the swim today. Sunny, golden with great visibility and lots of fish! It’s also the time of year when… if we swim closer to the rocks and keep a good look out, we get to see the amazing Giant Cuttlefish in this beautiful marine reserve! The first...

Millenia of evolution has gifted us mere humans with the ability of sight – our eyes are our windows into the outside world to enjoy the rich variety of shapes of colours that surround us day to day. But what of the window into the vast underwater world that we all enjoy from sunrise to...

Today there was no formal BB ceremony to remember those that served and serve, and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, those we remember on ANZAC day. However, many many people came to the beach to watch the sunrise and to hear the trumpet sounding the Last Post (at the Life Saving Club). There was...

Beautiful photo by BK “any time” phrase of any adverb: anytime at whatever time. “you can swim anytime” I am loving the latest B&B vibe of  the anytime ‘swim’…. arriving this morning to stunning sunrise … I watched people potter in for a swim in dribs and drabs….in and out anytime. Gone is the day of only...

Calm water. 19.1 degrees so very pleasant to swim in. Sun. Crisp autumn air. Loads of wised up people swimming. What a lovely morning. Kylie and Hayley out in the swim Getty ready, checking the temperature, looking at the conditions. None of this information changes your decision to get in but we check it every...

Manly was shining in all is splendor this morning with a picture poscard sunrise, next to no waves and plenty of people out and about exercising. The CanTooe-ers were having one of their last hitouts before their swim on Sunday.  They have been put through a nine week intensive ocean swimming program. This morning’s temperature...

There was a biting winter chill descending upon the ramp this morning. More beanies and puffer jackets than I have seen in quite a while and the unmistakable sound of Ugg boots and slides with socks shuffled along the sandy path towards the surf club. Winter is coming!!! I watched our Bold and Beautiful early...

Everything was sparkling this morning! The sun on the water, reflection of ocean and the smiles of swimmers. What a morning! The air temp was just a bit lower than water temp which had risen to 19.9. Even the Cuttlefish’s ‘w’ shaped eyes were sparkling and around the edge of his ‘skirt’! Rusty stops for...

6:01 water 19.4 degrees Today’s phosphorescent moment: This sunrise and the three small (2 feet long) blue grey duskies I saw as the 6:30 express left Shelly.   6.03 Capless Dave and Mia. Monday Bootie. LSC Masters. Orange Mick. 6.29 express. Three Simons. Coffee with Greg Roberto & Matt. Have a safe and enjoyable week…....