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  

The beach feels magical this morning. The water is flat and inviting, a gentle warmth above 22°C, and the humidity already hanging in the air hints at the day to come. Clouds drift lazily across the sky, softening the sunlight, and there’s a quiet buzz along the sand, a Tuesday morning still carrying the holiday...

Today’s swim was short and sweet for me. The temperature was a lovely 21.1 degrees, only some small waves to get through, but the nor Easter had delivered blue bottles. Some early swimmers copped them in the bay, some went north and returned unscathed, some went to the harbour, I did a few circles in...

Today’s Blog – 2nd January 2026 The water was warm. Like actual warm, not “we’re pretending” it’s warm, and while the surf was huge yesterday, it was still large-ish today… and ohhhh was it FUN 😍 Big energy, great waves, maximum joy There were One Meal swimmers everywhere 👙 strutting about with purpose and good...

Wild is an understatement this morning and 2026 is making its presence felt. Happy New Year to everyone who swam, dipped, watched or stayed in bed. Swimmer barely visible in the onshore waves. A 1.9 metre high tide just before 7am made things interesting Speaking of interesting, someone must have had a memorable (or maybe...

There’s something about summer that invites you to rise — not just early, but inwardly. This morning, fresh out of the water, I found myself reflecting on the Bold and the Beautiful Summer Challenge – the 30 swims across the season, the long swims woven through it, and those 3 or 6km aspirational swims that...