Gorgeous sunrise in our favourite corner of the world at 5.59am this morning…Sorry for the late and simple blog today but had a late call to work.   Around 40 Drinks Expressers set off at 6.30am and early swimmers reported warmer water and a jimble-free swim! Nicky brings along Dan from Kent for his first B&B...

News Three Golds by Merilee – World Surf Comps in Holland   ————- This stunning photo of Fifi’s yesterday was setting Bolds social media on fire … (Click to enlarge)   ————- I ran into Midge at Woolies on Saturday morning …   ——-   Wind            Nil Air               16º...

By the time we comprehend an image of the ocean’s surface it has already changed and what we are reflecting upon is not what is, but what was. Some say that reality is an eternal and changeless truth.  Others insist that the only truth in reality is change itself. Perhaps it’s both, where each new...

It felt like winter this morning: grey sky, cold offshore winds, and a thriving population of jimbles frolicking in the bay. Water temperature dropped to a refreshing 16.8 degrees!   The cold weather seemed to be putting many of our ‘fair weather’ weekend swimmers off. Numbers decidedly down compared to previous weekends:   For the determined few, there was nowhere to...

    The big cheeky grin of Ed Selby has been one of the great delights of swimming with the B&B. Mind you, his humour, generosity and smothering bear hugs were also pretty wonderful. Sadly, our dear friend and swim buddy ended his battle with cancer yesterday at 8.30am. We saw how this hideous disease...

I am so thrilled that Bob Dylan got the Nobel prize for literature. His lyrics are just great and I discovered his songs through his lyrics at school. There is good music and bad in every year but just compare this body of work to Soulja Boy and form your own view. i note he got the prize...

This morning was just plain old dreary.  I think everyone felt the same, that feeling of “I’m here but I would much rather be at home under the doona”.  Unlike yesterday where the ocean was as flat as a tac and perfect ocean swimming weather, today the ocean looked a little messy, even though it...

Jarrod and Mike could handle the 18.2 water temp today, as could another hundred or so bold and beautiful souls… Numbers have been down a bit this week though conditions have been gorgeous, if ‘nipply’…   It was well worth getting down early with a beautiful sunrise at 6.07am this morning.   If you want...

Today started much like other spectacular Sydney morning, with the sun burning its way across the water, but something definitely felt a bit different. There was a lightness about the day, a change I couldn’t quite put my finger on.   The Pines seemed taller and the air clearer and the sun hotter.   There...

Today’s headline story is, ” Tyler Wright World Surfing Champion 2016!!”       Niece to our Sandy.   Tyler’s cousin Ella.       My photo of Tyler and Tyler’s photo with me.   Check out this victory video, Congratulations Tyler!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQrzkxWbCLM&feature=youtu.be 6.05am.     These 2 guys are training for the Husky Olympic Tri.  ...