Grey and bumpy swim this morning, low tide and low vis but still beautiful in its own way as it always is. And it got me thinking about happiness.  You know here’s a lot of talk about happiness and its causes. Let’s have a look at that and stay  tuned until the end to see...

Thank you for the blog title David Champion. I’m a bit dusty after the B&B Christmas Party last night so needed some inspiration! Here’s a few of us partying away at Henry’s Bar, The Steyne. Thanks To Ian, Pauline and John and everyone else who helped to make it such a great night. The dance...

Beautiful morning for a dry blog, the scenery was wonderful. Walking the swim gives a different perspective… I found these ladies with Murray… And Murray, on his last swim before heading to Europe..skiing! I met David along the way..with his cheeky dogs, he had already done a double by 7.15 am.. Our benches.. Our wonderful Yoga instructor.....

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...