A stunning morning regardless Vitor says Feliz Quinta. Obrigata for all the caffe con leche. Toto ben. Josie and Sarah from Christchurch pictured with le Grand Fromage aka Ian Pauline saw no blueys on the Shelly shoreline or in the water Too many for me to do anything but dip between the flags Getting ready...

G’day Swimmers. Today : water temperature thanks to Guy The mood board : please note badge ceremony date. Book your place. Also the bad Dad joke. Daily FYI thanks team Management talk: Ian talks of blueys in the bay. Head into the bay at your own peril. North for a clear swim Information gathering from...

So nice to sleep under the doona and wake to a cool, crisp morning.  I’m definitely happy to say goodbye to the humidity we’ve had this summer. Our sunny spot on the wall is now in the shade and the mornings are dark. Not a big crowd which seems to be the case on Tuesdays....

The Swim-out ring was special.  Compassionate energy during the one-minute silence.  Tearful.  Perfect conditions for a beautiful seaborne ceremony. Farewell to two blessed icons of this large swimming community

  Under moody skies, reflecting the sadness of the Bold & Beautiful community who have lost stalwarts Ted de Jager and Justus Potgeiter in the last week,  after a few stellar days with dolphins and turtles bringing smiles and joy,  mother nature decided that she also must mourn… sending choppy seas and lots of bluebottles…...

A grey morning seems to have put people off as it was very quiet this morning but that made for a very relaxing swim not having to dodge the crowds. The water was a pleasant 23.3c, calm seas and good viz.  A few bities that pushed me to get out after enjoying a leisurely swim...

  5:58am B&B Execs Welcome to the Rutherfords from the Firth of Forth in Fife 6am crew. Bootie clothes & sprint Proud Mary Brendan the man. Simon, was the scrape with the rocks or the road? Enjoy the day stay safe. Simon 2024 Summer Badge Ceremony – Sunday 24th March at 8 am You’ve done the hard...

Again today I heard from a swimmer that there was a turtle in the surf. It seems that while I cannot see the turtle myself, the turtle is happy to contact me and send greetings via another swimmer. Well I think that is pretty good. The surf was big today and strong. Direct experience of...

The days are getting shorter and the 6:30 to 7:00 window is not so bright now. Good to see some sunshine Drinks said it was easy to get out, not so easy coming back in – I came back in quite a bit later in between the Dangerous Current signs (ironic, right?) and it wasn’t...

Today was my first swim back after being away so I was keen to get in. A few people were talking about all the rain we’ve had in the last 24 hours and that it may be polluted so I almost just dipped. But then the returning 6.30ers said it was lovely and clear so...