How beautiful is this Indian summer, everyone? It’s been six weeks since my last swim, but the water is still blissfully warm. A big thank you to Lainey for this simply stunning shot she took before the swim this morning. When I grow up and win the Lotto, I want to wake up to this view every day:...

                Here is a rare shot from inside the womens change rooms. I learned from Bianca and Midge that there were rogue waves. Good to know. Also Bianca is going to Byron Bay for an ocean swim. Good luck. I love going in ocean swims as there is...

It really was a stunning morning and conditions were perfect for a lovely swim.   The sunrise was truly beautiful.   It was a great morning to do some yoga on the beach.   Or go in for a dip   I think it was such a lovely morning that people were more enthusiastic than...

Today is one of those days that we live for. Gorgeous blue skies, warm water for April and friendly faces for our daily ritual – glorious! Like most mornings over the last few months, whilst waiting at ‘the point’ for “Let’s Go”, I look out to see the array of swimmers spread across the bay. Often...

I remember last year on the day after Anzac Day, we donned some rubber for warmth but today no need as the even the light offshore had a hint of summer still rippling through. The South Westerly that was promised ended up petering to a 5K whimper leaving the morning feeling like January rather than April....

100 years ago today 4000 men arrived at a beach, a long way from home.  Many lives were lost on the beach that morning. Today 580 BnB swimmers freely gathered to peacefully remember their sacrifice.  For the next 364 days may we remember that our freedoms are as fragile as the young lives that were...

Mornin’ all. Inner Westies here. So much news today. Bit choppy, but a good swim this morning. 21.4 degrees. 180 swimmers and 3 newbies. ****NOT TO BE MISSED OPPORTUNITY**** The Sunday blogging team (I.Westies, Rainer and Sharon) has a vacancy for would-be-bloggers to join us on our very exclusive roster. If you’ve always wanted to be...

Yesterday we lost a music legend, Prince. He lived his life in such a manner that he was true to himself and shared his musicality with the world. I  have seen an outpouring of love on social media and the news from people who have come into contact with him throughout his amazing life. Each...

This morning, all the super heroes, super for a range of reasons, dropped their capes and enjoyed their natural activity, ocean swimming. Here are Lilleen (All the way from South Africa – Margot, that is even further than the Blue Mountains!) Deanna and Julia. Lilleen has travelled so far to swim with her son –...

So it appears that while the cat’s away the mice will play, even at Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad.  Sean, Ian and John we will all keenly be waiting to see how you can outdo Rainer and Jill with there perfectly executed “Let’s Go” at Shelly Beach this morning.   Even on the newbe stakes...