Gorgeous morning at the swim with some big waves rolling in and challenging conditions the whole way across the bay… and wasn’t it wonderful to see about 100 of us taking on the waves! This pic doesn’t quite do it justice…   My Brother James came down for his very first swim and came in...

What a great way to start the day !  & to earn a badge ! eh Ros…..   Gayle recounts to management how big the wave was that landed her on the rocks yesterday.   Booty Campers getting sweaty before a swim.   Ian signs up one of the 9 newbies for the day, when will you...

— Fiona’s soiree art gallery opening ‘Still Lives’ two Saturdays ago … it was swish, musical, hot and arty!     Meet The Fukers.  (Mr Fifi far right in red) —   Art Appreciators Arabella and Annie.  Lots of swimmers turned up (fully clothed); supporting the show, and enjoying Fi’s hospitality and talent —  ...

Manly has just hosted the Australian Open of Surfing 2015 So today’s tune has to be  The Atlantics, Bombora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOW0697mfBs   Here is  Champion Laura Enever of Narabeen 2nd Tyler Wright, with her B&B cousin Ella (daughter our Sandy McIndoe) Men’s Champ Kolohe Andino from California         I like this shot  ...

Manly is buzzing this weekend. The Hurley Australian Open of Surfing finals are on and we’re expecting another huge influx of visitors throughout the day. 220 swimmers managed to beat the crowds and came down early to test the waves and the verdict was…  ‘delicious!’.   Unfortunately, the day started with an ugly incident. As...

Today we swapped pink caps for REDFEB ones to raise money for Heart Research Australia.  The fundraising has been very successful so far with just over $1000 raised.  To reach our fundraising target of $3,000 before the end of the month, please dig into your pockets (or credit cards)!  To donate, or set up your...

Nice having you all back reading the blog. Comments on my first blog haven’t been as bad as I feared, even JK told me he liked it. Here my second edition, hope you enjoy and appreciate my improving photographic skills. Last time, to be honest, I struggled quite a bit, hunting for the fish photos...

So much to report on down at the Bold and Beautiful this morning. Not the least being 25 degree water and lovely sunshine!   It is JP’s birthday. One of the favourite members of the A-team, he is known for his fast starts, love of Captain Risky and his small nipples.   Lovely to see...

 Another magnificent swim in warm 24.7 degree water with a slight swell… Not so clear as yesterday but still loads of marine life about… and at least 160 happy-to-be-alive swimmers! Drinky and Reg returning from their 6.30am swim… No stingy things reported! It rained heavily at Avalon in the night but early morning at Manly...

Every now and then you have those days when you find it hard to find words to describe them. Fantabulous just seemed to fit. It was an incredible 24.4 degrees which for me is the highest its been and very much a tropical special and a far cry from the 14.8 I remember from the...