There wasn’t alot of sunshine around this morning, actually there was none.  It was overcast and the swell was up.  The clouds have kept the air temperature warm and the surf warm also with both of the temps being on par at 20/20. That’s 20 degrees in and out of the water this morning. You...

125 Swimmers including 4 newbies took to the 19.7C water today to avoid the giant dog that has been terrorising the Manly corso lately However, the big waves were terrorising the Manly swimmers this morning aswell breaking both past the point and right on the point aswell. Little Sarah decided to break out the “Rubber...

 Well apart from me just being a little hazy, the sun desperately tried to break through past the haze of smoke which is still lingering from the fires.  It made some fantastic sunrise shots this morning.  Here is just a glimpse of the sunrise in case you missed it.  John & Sandy trying to figure...

Yes the week has gone so FAST… It’s Friday again! and again we’re cooling down after a scorcher. The sunrise was slightly delayed …..   There were some gentle waves – some of us were looking forward to a little  bodysurf back in…   All the usual suspects for a Friday….       I...

This photo sums up the swim today for me. Fun, rough, rolly and exciting… Exhilarating, murky and challenging… Always worth getting outta bed for! First light at 6am was so beautiful… Little Sarah and Jill got up early to do the 5.50am Bolderdash today with Inez and Shaun but although very bold decided it was...

While sifting through the numerous fan emails I get post Wednesday blog, I often also get asked a few questions about “Who is the real Lesbubbles” and “Where do you get your cool Rashies from?”. Until now, I have chose to ignore all these questions because I have better things to do. But now, for...

Well it is definitely a little harder to get out of bed these days with the sun now rising a later than it did two weeks ago.  It’s perfect for catching those sunrises as I don’t have to get out of bed as early.  Unfortunately for me there have been clouds every morning but on...

94 Bold and Beautiful Swimmers – 4 newbies! WHAT a difference from yesterday! It was actually warmer IN the water than out! Air temp was: 13  … Water temp was: 19.5! We had a bit of everything this morning! Dark ominous clouds, Drinky smiling….(these 4 photos from Fifi) Ian has recruited Manly LS Club Management...

We’re moving house so it’s a remote control blog today and blogger in crime, Snorkles, is creating havoc in Cairns – can’t believe you’re wearing a wettie up there Shaz!   Here’s how the day started as I used my first App – Hurley Surf/CoastalWatch to check out the beach, looks pretty good but a...