All week we’ve been battling with the wind and the rain so it was a pleasant surprise to arrive at B&B HQ to warm and mild weather. The water temperature is a barmy 18.7 today. Meek swimmers we are not!   Shelley decided to ‘do a triple’ today.     The 6;30am ‘ers told tales...

Today was overcast with a bit of a drizzle and a bit of a swell too. But that did not stop the Bold and Beautiful Squad from descending upon their little corner of the globe. 6:40am     The term Squad GOALS is an inspirational term for what you would like your groups of friends...

It is a special day today – a swimming day, but ALSO Dorset’s 66th birthday and he has craftily arranged it so that he completes his 1000km. The older we get, the cleverer.   All these swimmers were keen to congratulate Dorset on his swim and wish him happy birthday. More wanted to do so but...

Tomorrow is a very special day or Dorsett, not only will he celebrate swimming 1000k with Bold and Beautiful but it is also his birthday.  So today was a bit of a dry run for tomorrow’s celebration – only trouble was it rained on his pre-celebration. As always a hearty group of 73 gathered for...

  Yes we know, all of you who heard the rain and thought you’d stay under the bed sheets, are going to be sorry you did… You missed the reappearance of Silky the lone dolphin today! We haven’t seen this friendly, human loving creature since August 2014, but here she is in front of Manly...

A smouldering start to the day with half a meter of southerly swell on a 10 second period and nary a whisper of wind from anywhere of any importance.   After a week of Jimbal infestations, the numbers were quite small this morning. The glowing 18 degrees in the water was helpful for everybody.   The mid...

Lainey here filling in for poor (sick as a dog) Andrew. It was going to be a quick blog but the sunrise, the amazing sights below the water, the photogenic swimmers and the stunning sky meant I couldn’t choose between photos… It was also Shelley K’s birthday (not to be confused with the bikini wearing...

Another perfect B&B sunrise.     I thought I would consult the blogmaster, Roger for any hints and inspiration for today. All he could say was “Don’t forget to mention the Walk for Pancreastic Cancer next Sunday”. This shot was taken after he survived severe disciplining because he left the walk info off yesterday’s blog. So please...

Conditions Air Temp:                    7º Water:                       16.4º Vis:                            Crystal-clear at the beach Jimbles:                    24 (cordon on The Point) Sunrise:                    Beautiful Injuries:                    24 persons copped a stinging Swim plan:                Stick to the rocks … or head north Drinky’s pool:            Nearly there ———————————- Scary Movies this Sunday –...

Well stunning morning down at the swim. The water is getting colder but the enthusiasm for a dip stays strong!   Well, the rumours are true… the A-team did leave Manly yesterday evening… suited and booted…   …to receive our Order of A-team at the Australia Club. Bottom Right: Sterling Scroll Back Halfway Brain, Julie...