This morning we were greeted with a 30 cm , 10 second southerly swell and a 3knot south east wind of no consequence in our secluded corner. Though I can tell you with some confidence that we will see 1-1.5 meter southerly swell by tomorrow and lasting all week. With a low tide of .4m at...

Its the Queen’s Birthday!!   6.10am   6.15 am  Brendan -> triple Shelly   Bolderbastards –> Queenscliff   with Fire Chief Ken (Smurf) in the taper for the     6.25   6.30 Drinks Express Richard hugging the Pirate and Alison (chocolate maker for Fifi)   Baby Emma with Grand parents Kathy & Alan +...

If you’re into blood-red sunrises, crystal clear water, and chasing cuttlefish, then June is easily the best time of the year to swim with us. And at least 130 swimmers embraced what was hands-down the most photogenic winter morning of 2015 thus far.   This is Lips reporting for blog duty. And I’m a sucker...

The clouds were spectacular this morning.  Fluffy, puffy, white clouds turned into brooding cauldrons of bubbling droplets.  A rainbow appeared briefly after the “let’s go” call, and brilliant sunshine sweetened the mood of all who tasted it.  The water, although cool upon entry, was delightfully clear.  I’m sorry for those who missed it, for it...

Since his time as The Governator has ended, Arnie seems to be making regular trips to Australia.  This, his latest junket included ABC’s 7.30 Report last night.  Meanwhile, winter is upon us – will Ian be back on our shores in time to receive the postal box of 2015 Winter Badges?   — At Six...

Honestly… it was a rush to get into the water this morning… 7 degrees out, 19 degrees in…  Peeling waves breaking all along Manly Beach! Get me in the drink.   Lovely to see Caitlyn Jenner come down for a swim.   Sabrina did the 6:30am and then quickly donned this delightful beanie… and what...

Day 3 of Winter 2015 swimming… Although lots of people remembered their jackets, beanies and socks today…quite a few people had forgotten their undies! (We found that out later at Bluewater!!) Happy ‘Commando Wednesday’ folks! It was 6 degrees out and 19 degrees in and apparently felt like 0 degrees (according to my phone app)...

Yep , you guessed it was cold but only out of the water. A balmy warm swim was the best start to the day once you get over the whole undressing process. The morning started with a very gentle sunrise.   And today was met with very few in the water.   The hardy  ...

It’s the first day of winter!! But when I park on North Steyne at 5.58am I have to dodge 20 guys in  boxing gloves on my way to the club house. Air temp  = 10 degrees Water Temp = 18.6 Swimmers = 90+ The first picture is of you Clair, amongst the pre-6am crowd  ...

Mornin’ all. MEFF inner westies here. It’s the day before winter swimming starts. More badges that will sadly elude us again….reckon we should lobby the committee for a ‘weekly’ award badge for people like us! Setting the scene photos   Lovely and calm this morning. Water was 19.3. Air was…   10 degrees. Decided on a...