Powerful waves. Washing machine style water. Lots of rubbish and smelly water. A grey sky. Surfers. Not the best day at Manly. Cheryl arrived asking “where is Lake Manly?” – where indeed. People still went in. But not many and not me. Good for surfing
This was the sum total of people at the bench just after 7.30 today. Jo went in shortly after and that’s her in the main photo Today’s blog post title is courtesy of Mr Panton. Kudos to him for doing the whole swim. I on the contrary did not even bring my swim bag....
The weekend was drenched in sunshine, the kind that makes everything feel light and alive. I took a long swim out to Freshwater and back, snorkelled in the bay where the water shimmered with colour, and clinked champagne glasses with friends. Sunshine has a way of making life feel beautiful — the ocean sparkling, laughter...
The clear and smooth winter conditions we love have continued from the weekend to today. Guy’s numbers tell a cautionary tale of temps being about 2 degrees higher this winter than have been in the past 3 years. Where are the 14 degree days? A small group start before 6:20. more at 6:25 Atomic clouds...
Just another perfect day for a swim, come on down before the storms come back this week. Crystal clear, loads of fish & surprisingly warm. Here’s what the swimmers said this morning https://youtu.be/NmqTLsL1PQQ?si=PAc5Cg3Gqj6NgVg8 You can see all your video blogs here: https://www.youtube.com/@manlyoceanswimmers
(With apologies to Descartes) I swim because I am. I swim because I can. I swim because the ocean is one medium where I connect with the great ‘I AM’.[1] Humans swim from the moment of conception until the moment of birth – nine months of floating – swimming in a salty sack, feeling loved,...
(With apologies to Descartes) I swim because I am. I swim because I can. I swim because the ocean is one medium where I connect with the great ‘I AM’.[1] Humans swim from the moment of conception until the moment of birth – nine months of floating – swimming in a salty sack, feeling loved,...
My heart is a muscle and it pumps blood. Like a big old black steam train. Andre requests a pre-birthday wish, a hug under hot water. Very steamy! My veins are the tracks. And the city is my brain Rusty’s Pitch report Dolphins play wide as we come up the ramp. Also whales spotted splashing...
There are lots of good things about swimming on a day like today. I think one of the best is being able to get a VIP or even rock star parking spot. Rachel and Amanda, first swim since returing from Euro Summer Country Seaweed (almost) as far as the eye can see. Fortunately, ever...
Venus had company this morning, with other stars and the magnificent Jupitar bright beside her as the night faded. The clouds blended softly from the horizon into the sky. Stepping into the water feels like pressing “play.” Above the water, the sounds of coffee orders, friendly chats, and footsteps filled the morning air. But once...
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Address: Manly, NSW, Australia
Phone: 0438 363 452
Email: julie@pacificjules.com.au
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