(With apologies to Descartes) I swim because I am. I swim because I can. I swim because the ocean is one medium where I connect with the great ‘I AM’.[1] Humans swim from the moment of conception until the moment of birth – nine months of floating – swimming in a salty sack, feeling loved,...

(With apologies to Descartes) I swim because I am. I swim because I can. I swim because the ocean is one medium where I connect with the great ‘I AM’.[1] Humans swim from the moment of conception until the moment of birth – nine months of floating – swimming in a salty sack, feeling loved,...

My heart is a muscle and it pumps blood. Like a big old black steam train. Andre requests a pre-birthday wish, a hug under hot water. Very steamy! My veins are the tracks. And the city is my brain Rusty’s Pitch report Dolphins play wide as we come up the ramp. Also whales spotted splashing...

Venus had company this morning, with other stars and the magnificent Jupitar bright beside her as the night faded. The clouds blended softly from the horizon into the sky. Stepping into the water feels like pressing “play.” Above the water, the sounds of coffee orders, friendly chats, and footsteps filled the morning air. But once...

Well I wasn’t sure what to expect today. I haven’t swum in over a week due to weather and work. There was a beautiful, dark sky above a calm and quiet beach and bay. Loads of seaweed on the beach and hopefully that’s getting washed back in soon. The rocks were visible on the beach...

Over the last few days, the ocean has reminded us just how powerful she is — a true force of nature. Even those who’ve ventured in only knee-deep have felt her strength, pushing back and pulling forward in her endless rhythm. And then there are the brave ones, like Snoopy’s Surf Safari crew, Dave P...

  Big waves…… most people tea bagged opposite the pyramid steps……. David Panton was the only person to swim to Shelley and back. He said it was pretty tough…… I managed to catch Guy videoing his temperature mural. The sea temperature was 17.9°C.