There was a bit of trepidation about swimming today. Yesterday a slimy sludge appeared in the bay and lots of frothy foam labelled algae bloom took over the scenic route. But, as it happens often, you turn up anyway for a swim, and have a pleasant surprise that things aren’t what you thought...

Well that was a first for me this morning… the honour of taking Jeff and Sally’s 10 year wedding anniversary, vow renewal on the beach! Jeff reckons it was the first time a Pastor has emerged from the sea in his speedos to take a re-commitment ceremony…   Congratulations guys on 10 years of marriage,...

American poet Sarah wrote “Because there’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” I like this idea of relentless love, and the assumption that there’s love in the ocean. That could be one reason why diving in each morning feels...

What a wonderful swim it was today and… so exciting to see a fever of Cow Nose Rays back in the bay again! They’ve been visiting us for the last 3 or 4 years and they’re an amazing sight as around 30 of them swim in formation!   As well as a fever of rays...

What a mornin’! The water temperature was the warmest I have felt it this season – and ALMOST didn’t have to slowly walk in, wincing as the water gets closer and closer to my belly button.. I am sure I am not the only one who starts the swim like this! The conditions were the...

    Best Sound John Kelly for having the biggest voice for “Safety and Let’s Go”     Best Documentary Diana for swimming in through the surf with her baby due Today.     Best Director Ian for directing the Biggest Open Water Daily Drama.     Best Animation Roger’s A – Z of the...

This photo sums up today’s swim..  it was tough but worth it.. This is what it looked like from the Surf Club… LSA and Jon heading in at 6.31… it took them around 7 minutes to get past 7 waves … Thanks for the show LSA  😛 Most went in via the beach despite JK’s warning …...

There’s nothing better than the weather man getting it wrong. Initially the forecast was for big swells both today and tomorrow but the calm bay was a perfect welcome for everyone this morning. Some bumps in the bay and some waves but nothing like the forecast and we were all pleased.   The usual people...

The news reports made me wonder if the sea would be ok for me today to swim in But you should always have a look. The conditions depend on the orientation of the beach, where you get in and also your skill. I managed it ok today but only entering. Exiting at South Steyne was...

While the seas today were a little lumpy and there was a great rip by the surf club to make for a quick exit out of Manly, today we had other reasons to celebrate, the birthday of one of Bold and Beautiful’s favourites. Sophie bought down her beautiful family to celebrate and her son Jack...