But fortunately there are still duskies. Seriously though, if at the beach please observe social distancing as we are all constantly reminded. It’s a government mandate We live in strange times. The word unprecedented is heard daily. Often. unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/ Learn to pronounce adjective never done or known before. The current and recent events are...

We are not at swimming. We are at home or at work dealing with health care or teaching or doing other things that are essential to the rest of society. We will keep an eye out for swimming resuming when appropriate to do so. In the meantime, swimmers cannot afford to lose fitness. This week...

Happy Birthday for yesterday to one of B&B’s favourites. Here he is 5 years ago (and not looking a day older now I’m sure) John Kelly! Thank you for all you do to keep this amazing group going…I’m filling in for Dea today as she’s working and I’m in isolation so I thought I’d post...

Goodness me what a few weeks it has been and certainly will be to come too. Self isolation is definitely the way to curb Covid but it doesn’t half test our mental yearning for freedom or make us miss our collective morning swim starts. Today’s blog is brought to you by the power of that...

Hi Guys. The swim might have stopped but us bloggers have been asked to keep blogging. As many of you know it’s around this time of year we see this magnificent creature of the deep and this blog is all about the Giant Cuttlefish. It might even be something to show the kids if they’re...

I was welcomed by responsibly positioned Legend Joe and Mel. “Important Information”. Pauline and Ian.   This office is bare.   Social distancing: Bootie Camp. Mel & Clair. Jon & Sarah. Mr & Mrs Pirate (who live in a house with 3 teenage girls) need a daily dose of vitamin sea to survive. Legend Jeff...

A stunning morning: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAPlenty of seaweed around: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA And yellowtail: This eagle ray disappeared into the gloom before I could get a good shot: Little Stripey Things: Little Non-Stripey Things: Long Non-Stripey Things: Crayweed’s looking good: Bin: Amanda, about to breaststroke her way across the bay: And Veena 🙂 Stay safe...

With a little more TIME on our hands, ( which are cleaner than they have ever been before) I found myself chatting to friends (on line) about the number of emerging “silver linings’ and how this can help us feel grounded when other parts of our lives are changing at a pace. As a way of...

A seal has been hanging around – look for the crowd on the path and then at the rocks. It looks like one of the rocks. Chad got footage of it swimming as did Captain Nicole. I hope they share it.  The sea was more benign today than it has been. Quite murky and a...

Bold and Beautiful acknowledges the growing concern and need to implement procedures to stop the spread of Coronavirus.  We also acknowledge the many advantages ocean swimming provides to both physical and mental wellbeing. As such, currently, the B&B swim is proceeding as normal. This situation may change, depending on future circumstances.  We request that all swimmers inform themselves...