It was less than 13 degrees when I arrive and John measured 18.8 degrees in the water   So Daz & Baz rugged up   Penny Jenny Inge & Henrietta suited up   these ladies coffeed up   Chris filled his suit with hot water   Lesley had the shivers and tried cuddling Dave and John...

Sunday sees a gorgeous sunrise, flat calm warm waters, the A team in training and the Bold & Beautiful swim…of course!  I haven’t been down for a while, so I was particularly happy to be met with near perfect conditions.  Today, I thought I would introduce you to the Sunday blog team – we’ve been on...

I LOVE MANLY BEACH… It’s majestic beauty and tranquil waters makes me feel invigorated to begin the day. There was no rain in sight and the sky and water really put on a show. Many swimmers spotting blue gropers, dusky sharks, a turtle and hundreds of schools of colourful fish. The air temperature is dropping...

Monotasking is in!! Multitasking is out. I love corporate jargon. One I like is “Let’s not boil the ocean” and being an ocean swimmer of sorts, I really know the scale of effort required to do that. One used in my work at present which I do not like is “Not my first rodeo” – is...

If the alarm went off this morning and you listened to the weather report on the radio before venturing out the door you probably would have rolled over and gone back to bed.  Rough seas, wet weather and generally downright miserable.  Well I know I’m glad that I just did the auto pilot out the...

————– CONDITIONS TODAY: The Usual Superlatives.  Plus a nearly-full moon over Manly Wine     ———– Roberto heads north alone at 6.02 am.  Only to run smack into some of the most awesome Queenscliff Bommie action ever.  “I looked up and thought: ‘What is this cargo ship doing so close..?’ ” (The Bommie even had...

4 out of 5 stars today for a near perfect day.   We were met with a clean direct South swell of around a meter and half at around 10 seconds and a light Westerly barely noticeable to those not testing with a wet finger.  You can just make out the  lines in the shot above...

Living a life is often compared to painting a picture.  The years pass adding oil to our canvas, with the finished painting being the life we lived. Michael Angelo, an artist of some repute, is quoted as saying, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set it free”.  In this he...

WARNING.. cuteness overload coming up..   EXCLUSIVE HERE ON TODAY’S BLOG   Millie has a new scooter!   Warra bootiful morning! Air temp was warm / sea temp was up to 20.8! There was smoke in the air but it reminded me of summer so I enjoyed it!   I like this photo – lots...

We are so lucky to have this idyllic holiday destination right on our doorstep.   While I can’t take as many, or as long holidays as I’d like, I do find that the one hour holiday, taken several times a week does keep me refreshed, recharged and most importantly, sane! The one hour holiday is the...