I started at Shelley beach today, not because of rough conditions, but because I”ve had some back trouble and wanted to enter easily and slowly in shallow water. Conditions at Manly looked lovely as I drove past. My pre swim view, plenty of early swimmers stopping before they set off again. I came across these...

The group is not swimming ensemble. People swim at a time that suits. Having a look at the sea today was an exercise in working out where to swim. Here’s one   Another   Another – foam all across the bay   Each swam according to their capabilities.   The trench is still in place...

I came across a person who told me that wave sets come in threes. Myth busted. I came across a person who says it is best to swim in the morning because that is when it is low tide. Myth busted. I cam across a lot of people who say it is best to swim...

As Sarah said: ‘Another beautiful morning in Manly’ Missed it? Experience it now 🏊 If the video doesn’t display, click here: https://youtu.be/VDSLdNXgzm0 Video     Swimmer of the month: September and October Thanks to Budgy Smuggler, B&B Random Swimmer of the month for: September is: Shane Harvey October is Simon Phin    Each receive a...

Well, swimmers like me who are forever looking out for Port Jacksons, Wobbegong and recently Grey Nurse SHARKS…were a bit disappointed with the lack of viz today but… it was  absolutely stunning down in our favourite corner of the world this morning! The ocean wasn’t calm but waves smallish and water 17.8! I started the...

Happy birthday   I swam @6 with this crew. I caught one of these waves into the beach woo hoo. The clubhouse.   Trump   Biden   John   Sarah & Nat Have a great and safe day! Simon          

CONDITIONS Sky:         Overcast Sun:         Some, after 8.45 a.m. Air:          16º Sea:        Flat, silvery … with nice, rolling waves (Generous breaks between sets) Water:    17.9º Fish:       Turtle (with tags on each front flipper), eagle ray, two juvenile nurses, bull ray Vis:         60% Rain:       9.10 a.m. BBQ:       Yes, at surf club Swam:    110 …………………… BOLD &...

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE.  Thank you for swimming at different times of the day and please, please continue to maintain 1.5m distance – even in blog photos!   There was nothing appealing about...

It was a great day to swim today. Glaringly so. I was blinded by the glare in fact. This did not deter the huge number of swimmers though who were keen for the 17.6 waters and a great way to start the day. A bit of waves which were nice to swim through   So...

Di declared today “Let Them Eat Cake Day” and celebrated by making a Pumpkin Chiffon Cake to celebrate Halloween.  She was disappointed that it didn’t turn out as well as she wanted – looks pretty good to me. Speaking of celebrations – if you see Pauline (aka known as Ian’s better half) be sure to...