It was a strange old morning down at Manly Beach this morning…I really thought that cloud might lift and shine on us swimmers but it didn’t. It felt colder than 18.3 in too, but the water was smooth and calm, no stingers and there were over 80 of us taking the plunge!   With...

This morning the sky was completely grey except for what looked like a massive crack through which glorious sun rays streamed. At the time I was surrounded by fire trucks and ambulances heading to Dee Why, it was not the time to stop for a photo opportunity!! It was about this time the announcement of the...

Love is timeless. A momentary meeting of the eyes can seem like hours, a kiss can feel like diving into forever. A long afternoon shared with someone special can seem to pass in an instant. If you want to be eternal, fall in love with every moment of your life. Want to know the secret...

What a gorgeous Sunday morning! More than 150 of us thought it would be rude not to start such a beautiful day with an ocean swim. This is Lips reporting from beautiful Manly Beach. The morning started as usual, with an apology from Lesbubbles. Via text message. Classic Lesbubbles.   But who needs Lesbubbles when you...

Hi All, Zab here again, reporting from Team Omega at the other end of the  pack ie where the Zedders hang out. Well it was all happening in Pink Cap world again today. Last week I pointed out that our experience covers the whole gamut from A with the A team to Z with the...

Let me sail, let me sail, let the orinoco flow, Let me reach, let me beach On the shores of Man-il-y. My blue sail, my blue sail, Let me crash upon your shore, Let me reach, let me beach Far beyond the Manly Sea. – Enya Matthew Smith’s early morning photo of a bioluminescent bluebottle...

Sorry for the late blog… you see we have moved to the Western Suburbs (Wollstonecraft) for a few months while our new place is renovated. So new found respect for all those of you who drive every morning to do our little swim. Despite Military Rd, this is still worth it!   If you havent...

 And I think they may be right !     The Drinks express x 10 were the only crazy one to go from the beach !   There was never any discussion it was only ever going to be a half way swim. The surf was pretty gnarly..   The will I or won’t I crew  ...

The easy option is  to say its to cold or to wet, but they are only excuses… My wife said to me after todays swim “Gee I’m glad you got me out of bed” and thats it isn’t it ! A previous blogger once said ………….”You never regret a swim” So Rise & Shine sweetheart…….....