We are all on journeys, point A to point B, but it’s hardly ever linear. Like a poorly programmed GPS we can be directionless without a destination, and most importantly without a reality check of where we are. For me each day I reset in the morning, a stock-take of where I am, arm myself...

I come to Manly from Dee Why and while I’m always full of happy anticipation the mood lifts even more once I’m able to see the Queenscliff to Shelly vista. We are very lucky. Not unusually I arrived late and the place looked deserted. The flags were up so that was a good sign  ...

I wandered down just before 6am this morning and everything felt gently alive. The ocean looked like a glassy lake – smooth, flat, barely a ripple. Just the faintest breeze brushing across the top like it didn’t want to disturb the peace. Manly Point café was coming to life, and drifting across the sand was...

I swam north with Brett Mel Jo Ali Rusty & Greg @6:15. Warmest water of the seain@24 degrees. Lots of 6:30 & 7 am swimmers. The following  shots show how I experienced the morning and includes portraits plus a group shot of the “triathletes”. \\\\\\\\\\\||||\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Race day shots – thanks – Rex Morris, Greg Cole...

It was a rollicking good day for a frolic. Look at these swimmers! You get FOMO when you see how smiley they are I knew something was on when I saw these eye catching swimming costumes – visitors from Bondi! How far do you have to travel to get here? AFL players have nothing on...

15 mins before sunrise I swam past the pipe with the Brett and the Ocean swimmers. Water was clear & 22 degs and I saw an a golden eagle ray opposite the pyramid steps. I was able to take some shots of boys & girls plus the lifeguard set-up, Simon x 2, Matt and the...

Magic is everywhere when you take the time to appreciate the little things Quiet at 6am, we heading north, dodging the in-shore stingrays & seaweed. Stories are told of the previous day’s encounters with our flat spiked tail friends. Glorious, clear, warm, with some frothy waves as we stretched out. We edged past the pipe,...

t After the past few hot and humid days today’s cooler air was a welcome relief. The beach and the bay were pretty much flat, and there were around 20 surfers just north of the flags. Looked like great conditions for someone who is learning to surf. Some of them kept drifting too close to...

Not every swim needs to be fast.Not every stroke has to chase distance or time. Some swims are simply about being.This morning was one of those.I slowed everything right down. Long, lazy glides. Soft kicks. Letting the water hold me instead of pushing through it. At one point, I rolled onto my back and floated...