Yesterday afternoon rolled in with torrential rain, cracking thunder, and lightning that lit up the sky through the night. By morning, though, the ocean had transformed into something completely different — still, flat, and calm, as if it had been quietly waiting for us. A few desperados (a phrase Drinks used one day that made...

This morning, as I walked down Victoria Parade, the world felt soft and muted. A pastel blue line stretched across the horizon, and from behind it a purple eye crept upward, slowly opening over the ocean’s edge. The water lay calm and flat, with only the faintest touch of white wash folding at the shore....

I rode down the Corso to catch the predawn light & the dare I say it ‘the shark boat’. Millie jogged up the beach ahead of  Simon & Simon. While I rode my bike to see the mermaids and the sunrise. Snoopy & co. Drinky led the Drinks Expressers across the bay in close formation...

  When we swim, we enjoy the water and the sea life in this aquatic reserve. After we get out of the water, there are only ripples left behind. Just as it should be. And a bit less rubbish. Here is a shot of the Spring entry dance. A bride is here this morning with...

Earlier in  the morning it seemed we almost had Lake Manly back. Small waves but definitely some water movementn not really discernible in this photo. The sun filtering through the soft high clouds giving a soft and subtle vibe. Hopefully the small waves are bringing the sand back. Only a few days ago several foundations...

Spring, the gift that keeps on giving Another beautiful day in our bay, swimmers reported seeing 5 giant cuttlefish no less and so many PJ’s they lost count. I apologise for this first clumsy blog attempt on our new site and for duplications but I’m on my L’s so bear with me. Hambe Kahle (...

Spring has arrived, and with it comes that subtle shift you can feel not just in the air, but in the ocean too. This morning the sea was 18.1 degrees, flat as glass, with visibility so clear it felt like swimming through liquid light. A large school of fish shimmered around us, moving as one...

Today marks the first day of spring, and there were wisps of clouds in the air and nets placed over there 6:30’s waited patiently       A Wobby deep on the sand A beautiful Spring Day in the Bay!

Breaking news – Fairy Bower beach is back. A century of stolen sand has been returned to the beach at half way. Manly Surf Club is hustling for more lifesavers to protect Sydney’s newest beach. The local Speed Dealers group has already set up a volleyball court for a big Brits abroad volleyball competition this...