What an absolutely stunning swim it was this morning! The water was warm and calm and like a lake out in Cabbage Tree Bay. The sun rose above Shelly Beach as we swam and reflected beautifully upon the ocean… and fish were everywhere! How incredibly lucky are we?! It was also Sandie’s birthday. Here she...

Another spectacular start to the day with a glassy low tide and warm morning with no bities and clean water. Many stayed for doubles today and soaked in the magic conditions.   Looked more scary than it was.     Swimmers HQ.   Its not really cold despite the emerging wetsuits.   Peter and apprentice...

It was a simple question. Simple, not easy… How do you help someone find hope? Well, first understand where hopelessness lies, then go somewhere else. Hopelessness – a disconnection from the universal truth that you always are your own perfection. Perhaps the result of a society training us to think our way through life, at...

A total of 206 pink swimmers found their way back from Oxford Street to Manly this morning to celebrate what is widely known as the best Mardi Gras after party in town.   As it happens, I also covered last year’s celebrations. The full report can be found here: http://pacificjules.typepad.com/pacific-jules/2014/03/02032014-pink-pride.html It’s noticeably darker these days, with...

How thrilling is Saturday morning?  For 215 pink capped swimmers plunging into the 22.1 degree calm, clear sea this morning – it’s the only way to start the weekend.   Something else you don’t want to miss is the first B&B Dinner for 2015.  This one comes with a wine admiration – how can you...

  Our swim does attract a particular kind of person. A gutsy, determined, positive and slightly eccentric ‘sort’ not afraid to push themselves out of their comfort zone… I’m opening my blog today with two of our favourites who epitomise the B&B (or W&W). Derek aka King Neptune and Sarah aka LSA!    LSA arrived...

That is right… you heard it here first. Our own Dr Becky is off the market. Dr Blake got down on one knee and well… the rest is history! Congratulations you two! And check out that rock on her finger. I am told it is genuine quartz.   Lovely swim this morning… 22.9 degrees in...

    This is my morning !!! Exercising with friends before a beautiful swim to Shelly Beach & back ! My theme for the day is about KINDNESS     John Storch is kind !  (he’s Kinda mellowed out now) Until he starts yelling at us in Booty Camp @ 6am, for a great FREE workout...

Special Award for Dedication: Capless Dave accidentally woke up early today and rode halfway down to beach in the dark, when he realised it was actually 3.20 a.m.  He went home; to return for 6.30 a.m. swim.  Legend! I am reblogging some lovely water shots (as all my stuff is on dry land).  Love this,...

6.24am – Even Manly has it’s homeless shelter   The Dolphin Whisperer was in charge today, thanks for the camera Shaun. 6.29am Drinky decides to get changed   Jo dressing Drinky’s wound before today’s 6.30 am express.     down the ramp at 6.31 Natural pose Sophie & Annie can’t wait to get wet  ...