First off, apologies for the lateness of this blog. It’s been a full day of activity, the most notable being passing my bronze proficiency at Dee Why. I was told I did the run swim run with 10 seconds to spare but I’m sure they were lying. Last night and today we were blessed with...

The northerly winds came in today and brought big waves which are a joy for the surfers. They have not had a turn for a long time and I can have a swim another day from the beach. Also today we could swim at halfway or from Shelly beach. Time is on our side. I...

It was an eerie kind of morning this morning with a firey red sunrise and plenty of smoke haze as the sun came up over Cabbage Tree Bay. (thanks Carol and Jenny for the additional photos) John gave us a warning about strenuous activity and making sure we all came back in one piece –...

The stunning sky early this morning… I had a bit of writers block for the blog today… Asking swimmers about what the swim means for them though…the healing effects of the ocean featured highly. Swimmers said the best way to get the therapeutic benefits of a swim in the sea has to be  with our...

Gretel beaming on arrival     Jo has found something fascinating out in the ocean to be looking at     Stu continued the enthusiasm – although this makes it look more like a dont take my picture than a high 5     Ali (on the left) moved to Manly on the weekend and...

Fiona swam with this bee from Shelly to Manly. Little B knows how to stay warm.   Alex & Christophe@6:44am.   Shaun’s lucky day – his truck found #1 park.   Sarah with the lucky couple Marco & Nicky.   Bruce with fans.   Dr John with fans.   Welcome back David.   Fiona’s son...

  “Relief” is the word that sprang to mind this morning.  The cooler, damp weather hopefully brought some relief to those fighting fires or looking after their property and families.  I heard last night’s fund raiser at the surf club was packed so that money will provide welcome relief.  And on a more personal note,...

Today was spectacular in so many ways. The bright sun coming over the horizon, with that calm bay ahead of me. How could it not be a great day down at the swim.   Our newbie on the right with his daughter-Tom and Alex.   Dave and Maisy chilling out after throwing and chasing balls....

  Nice to have a shower at the end Beautiful sleeve tatts on a couple of great swimmers I love flamingos queue for the shower Penny Science doesnt care what you believe. Love that t shirt swimmers, spectators, babies… Happy birthday Kara – hula birthday girl Juliette enticed this swimmer from the Congo! HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

I had no idea what I was going to blog about as I made my way to Manly this fine morning. I just trusted that the universe would hand me a theme when I arrived at the surf club. First I met these lovely peeps…maybe a happiness route for todays writings? I saw the yogi’s...