Is there life before coffee? That’s this week’s deeply philosophical question. James pictured above shows proof of life, and some. And below, scientific evidence that more than four double shots preswim can indeed be  reckless. Eh, Ian?   To be fair, this swim group probably doesn’t accurately reflect the 7am winter morning state of the...

111 swimmers this morning on the first Thursday of Winter… It’s been a week of more than 100 swimmers every day, many without a wetsuit. Some think it’s agony feeling that first cold wave but the ecstasy of the hot water bottle after the swim, wow!!!! John K shares the love with Bella! The ‘Drinks...

It’s always worth getting down here for the great sunrises we are seeing lately! (Thanks to photographer Giles for helping me with this one!!) And Emer’s happy face… And do a bit of YMCA’ing Good thing they are wearing wetsuits – they got to Shelly so fast wearing them they have to wait around for...

Well here we are four days into winter with 103 swimmers, 24 of which did the early lap at 6:30am! You can tell that there was a huge early swim by the number of bags, shoes, ugg boots and attendant dogs left along the wall. With the atmospheric temperature at 9 degrees, everyone is just...

81 Bold and Beautiful swimmers took to the waves this morning. Firstly, photo of the week came from Thursday’s blog..congrats Elaine! Personally I thought my selfie from last Monday was better…but whatever. Ok, so today brought a new challenge for the no.1 Blogger of the week. Namely that “Girl Friday” blogger AA decided to no...

It’s the first day of Winter – and how do we do it…? Have a onesie day, with donations going to The Royal Far West Children’s Hospital! This morning is better summed up in pictures rather than words… so, with the help of the Incredible Giles… here we go!            ...

Yes it’s Friday – We have to say a big “thank you” to Autumn – it’s been the best 3 months, with warm flat clear water, which continue on and on! 154 shiny happy people showed up for another picture perfect Friday morning, with our resident model photographer Giles attending again to get some ‘action’...

130 ‘Gladtheygotoutabed’ swimmers swam under a magical and vivid sky today…Another ‘wow’ day! Beautiful early morning light and sunrise, loads a fish, warm, clear water with just a gentle wave… You will get cuttlefish photos today! First light was breathtaking… ( It was really difficult to stop looking at the sky and taking photos, to...

 Except this one…..hehe Big day coming up on Saturday – JUNE 1!  The start of the winter badges.  We are all wearing Onesies (jumpsuits) to the swim (not of course IN the swim) AND certain people will receive their 500 KM badge! Below is screen shot of who will get one! (and of course after you...