3000 kms for Rusty     Sarah, Murray & Emily from QLD.   Roger in his element.     Hasko stretching.     We run Manly @ 5:39am.     Mel, Richard & Jo @5:40.     Board session today.     Too rough for skis.     Matt with mate.     Newbie Sam....

The persistent NE wind continues to serve up a rather interesting mix of big swell and strong rips in the southern corner. So management had a clear message for the 330 swimmers this morning: If you’re not 100% sure, walk to Shelly and do an anticlockwise round-trip to the point and back:   Surprisingly, despite...

There was a strong looking surf today with waves and wind all over the place. Some early swimmers only had a paddle at Manly beach and some returned via the walkway. That’s always a sign that the regular 7am group needs to consider options. A big group gathered today at the club and pondered endlessly...

Welcome to the end of the week everyone. And then start some of the organising for Christmas: all the shops are getting busy, roads and traffic are going haywire and presents need to be bought. Just 2.5 weeks left. The sky was a bit grey and cloud today, seaweed still piled up on the sand...

Where better to spend hot sunny summer Christmas Days than our very own Manly Beach and in particular swimming from Manly to Shelly and back.  A lot of people have ditched the wetties and the ugly Christmas rashies are starting to make an appearance. An no its not reindeer in the water – flippers make...

Morning all and what a sensational day. Apart from some seaweed in close, the water temps were over 20 degrees at last and conditions were excellent for all those tuning their personal bests. The tide was high and no sign of the killer wobby attaching to anyone to affect their times. I joined the 6:30 express...

Sunday Vlog… 🦈         Happy Sunday 😎   Jac Shell xxx    SUMMER SWIMMING BADGES   As the Summer long distance swimming season approaches, it seems appropriate to explain what it takes to earn a Summer badge. Three long distance swims are on offer:   ·         The 6 km swims are held every...

Summer kicked off this morning with the first 6km swim,  a birthday song in the bay and 20 degree, mostly clear water.   It was great to be back in the water after a week of storms, a wobbygong attack and ramp closures.   Drinky, the fearless leader of the 6.30 group warned us “to...