The Drinks Express braved the weed and murky water as did quite a few 7am swimmers today. It was challenging going through the thick weed but viz was up to about 3 metres, the waves weren’t too big and it felt good! Hopefully we won’t get sick but most of us who risk it don’t....

The BOM said do not travel if not essential. So that meant that there were parking spots near the ramp for anyone who wanted it. It also meant that we could not see the temperature because the rain washed it away but we knew it was great art.  It was so dark I could not...

Today’s temperature artwork has an interesting back story even if like me you are not a cricket tragic. Read Guy’s insta post @temperature_guy_manly for more details, and give him a like and a follow if you haven’t already. My best intentions of an early arrival to catch the sunrise did not come to fruition and...

Wednesday 3rd April – the calmness in the dark, before dawn breaks. Early swimmers brave the black water, the flickering lights on their goggles twinkling like fireflies in the dark… The DPI contractor checks the shark nets, the Manly Life Saving Club athletes warm up on the sand in front of the club, boards lined...

The excellent conditions of the last week,  and especially the Easter weekend,  couldn’t last so it was no surprise to read Guy’s temperature report saying the ocean was grumpy. At least the sunrise was worthwhile and for the 7am-ers there’s not too many more before the clocks change and we’re back to lighter mornings. Greg...

Never thought we’d ever end Is it that time. The light has almost gone. The carnival moves on Caroline’s Pitch Report: Hot Cross Buns. It’s 22.1C. DX continue their romance with the dark, lights flashing across the bay. A 20 foot Grey Nurse was sighted! (trust me, it was big). on the outward journey and...

So atmospheric this morning, quite lovely. We will have another week and a half or thereabouts of darkish 7am starts before we put our clocks back at the end of daylight saving on April 7, and we’ll have bright mornings again for a while Guy’s illuminated art work Andrew brings his children Poppy and Louis...

Siyabona ( hello/I see you) There was a movie with Barbara Streisand with the above title and today’s swim evoked that forever feeling. Water so clear and fish all over the place. A fantastic and delicious treat. Brian and Melissa silhouette against the view that greeted us today The temperature a balmy  22.1 , thanks...

  It was a perfect swim today… Calm waters, visibility great with loads of sightings, warm water and a great group of swimmers. The two amazing souls above, Merrilee and Tony are helping organize a special swim on Thursday to honour Ted… 28th March would have been his 62nd birthday… If you would like to...

6am crew Jen’s pink sky selfie – sideways, sorry. 22 degrees If you missed yesterday’s badge ceremony see Ian with your $10!! Bootie camp Thanks Caroline for organising a farewell picnic for Mr & Mrs Smith who are moving back to Hever Castle on Friday. 28hr Pheonix Shelly’s pose. Stay safe, enjoy it all! Simon...