Yesterday’s cake stall was an extraordinary success, raising over $3,000 for One Meal … a fabulous result – best cake stall ever! Beyond the funds raised, what stood out most was the love, generosity and community spirit on display. Manly really showed up, as it always does. A huge and heartfelt thank you to every...

What a lovely way to start the week with a Happy Australia Day on a Monday . We had a smaller than usual group turn up for the 7am swim , and the usual ceremony of singing our national anthem. Thank you to Cathy for leading us into the first verse for the song. The...

We have seen disrupters like uber change the taxi industry. The recent sad events have disrupted our routine but we have adapted. Humans overfish and pour endless plastics and rubbish into the sea and then want more. Be like these swimmers and adapt to disruptions. Early swimmers at the Harbour – a beautiful sight. Orderly...

Driving down the Steyne was strange, all the way from Queenscliff to South Steyne there was not a single human in the water, with the exception of a vigilant lifeguard on his jetski. Many thanks for looking out for all of us. The pull of the ocean was strong but the beach is closed and...

  The Ocean is still in motion, swirling with rips and significant swell. At 6:30 Drinks called out for the swimmers and headed down the ramp, a few joined him.     6:30s in action These ladies were going in for just a dip or a ‘tea bag’. The 7am group was also small. 3...

Today’s swim was a splash n dash for me. The swell was building and the bay was quite bumpy and churned up. Everyone had to start from Shelly due to the surf carnival at manly beach. As I walked around to Shelly there was whitewash in the fairy bower pool and waves banging against the...

I thought this morning might be different from the past few, given last night’s sudden storm. And yes it was. ENE swell and NE wind. Not unusual summer conditions but we have been lucky with calm seas and good viz lately. Sheila said it was lovely but that one person reported a bluebottle sting. Lifeguard...

The day began at Manly Point Café, coffee in hand, warm cup against my palms, the aroma wrapping me like a morning hug. The familiar faces that greet me here create the absolute moment of joy. This moment, with the crew at Manly Point Café and the familiar early risers, is one of those moments...

Dramatic shot @6 – thanks Rusty. 5:51 gang Craig Riddo Weed on shore Old & Bold H20 21.6 – N.B. weekend carnival -> swim from Shelly Some of the 6:09 crew Millie Roger Roberto Shanny, Simon & Andre Trooper Simon’s bikkies That Look First time swimmers Keira & Krystyna A-Team table talk   Have a...

Sometimes a blog title suggests itself but sometimes swimmers come up with it. George swam through the waves today and his verdict was: “Exhausting!” FFF were up and at it talking about Gambolling responsibly – but today it was necessary to Gambol strongly. A pretty large number went in at 7 am As usual, swimmers...