You realise how special something is when it is taken away… even for a little while. Poor Sterling is missing the swim! Here is his sympathy seeking shot from the hospital bed (don’t worry he is getting better).   And here is how he is feeling…   Get well mate… we all love you… and...

Good Morning swimmers and ‘Wishtheyhadaswum’ swimmers on this wonderful Wednesday when the water felt warmer, the sky was dramatic and beautiful, you couldn’t wish for better company and a few waves made for a more exciting swim!   The Warringah Tri Club ladies off for a 6.28am  training swim!   Booty Campers were out in...

After the massive hail storm last night we were down in numbers, only about 40 of us! It was pure Joy for those of us that made it down to Manly. (as usual) The water was pretty good, not many floaters and temp was 17.7 in the water and 10 degrees outside. I found this...

5.55am – Anyone for booty camp?   Storchy’s script   Storchy’s exercise song – that just happens to be one of Leila’s (5yr old) favourites Start humming “…..That’s what people say, mmm-mmm But I keep cruising Can’t stop, won’t stop moving It’s like I got this music In my mind Saying, “It’s gonna be alright.”...

I love the first rain after a long spell of dry weather. The ocean tastes and smells different. That first runoff adding a musky, mature taste to the brine. Bringing with it that unique blend of decomposing leaves, marinated rubbish, and weeks worth of dog poo. A total of 105 swimmers joined the feast this...

      It did not feel like winter this morning.  Oh, glorious sunshine and warmth!  It was t-shirt weather folks: beanies and uggies were not required.  Perhaps a change is in the air 🙂  The churned seas reminded me of the importance of looking out for each other.  A quick check in with another...

Summer is around the corner You know those signs?  Overnight dew, before a stinking hot day.  That distinct Aussie smell of burn-offs in the air.  Balmy mornings … the portent of plumb-ripe thunderstorms on the wing … Winter is on the wane.   The hazy horizon blurred into the sea at 6.15 …. I was...

Morning all. I am feeling a bit reflective this morning… it was, after all, a calm and inviting morning to have a swim. Every day we wake up facing many choices. The first one for many of us is whether to swim…   It is also a choice of whether to do life with people...

You brought me sunshine when it was predicted rain you brought me laughter when I could only feel pain Oh Jimble on my thimble be my friend today !   We are great by a cloudy day ! all 74 brave souls   Drinksy could feel the love @ 17.1 degrees   Sara will feel...

It was a mesmerizing 2 foot of swell on a 9 second cycle from the deep South so nary a ripple tippled our swim. Even the wind was from the direct south and cruised over us in the bay and lightly scarred the wobble further up the beach. On the half tide from a low...