Good afternoon all… Given that it’s almost the silly season! I thought it only right to get the ‘caroling’ started early. No to be outdone by the original composer of the 12 days of Christmas, Frederic Austin, I rewrote a version more akin to our kind. You can sing it in the shower, sing it...

  Water         19.1º Air              19º Stingers      Nil Entry          Easy Visibilty       65% Sky            Overcast Bay             Calm Ambience  Serene Rain           Soon …   B&B is BACK!! From 1st December the Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad will resume. This means that the regular daily 7 am group swim will recommence. We request that you note the...

The B&B swimmers I saw today, all swam well within their capabilities. Strong early swimmers warned us of the rip and we could see the large sets so most people chose to go from half way or the experienced ones went from the beach. Some of us chose to have fun in the waves like...

Clearly the forecast of rain and big swell coupled with the Monday vibe had put off the crowds today as only the real regular swimmers turned up. Those who did turn up were rewarded with a lovely 18.6, Some decent fun waves off the point and then some pollution and strong current signs that were...

Like a good friend, the sea is not always the same but also like a good friend a careful look will tell you the mood they are in. Today was a big waves day. Some people were helped to exit by life guards. Don’t look at David Panton or David Champion – they will go...

This morning the temperature and swell were up from yesterday, 19.1 with a few small waves, opposed to the glassy conditions yesterday. Yesterday the Australian Seabird Rescue team released Pepita, a turtle that was in their care after a being injured by a boat.     The green agents from Manly Village Public School were...

This morning the temperature and swell were up from yesterday, 19.1 with a few small waves, opposed to the glassy conditions yesterday. Yesterday the Australian Seabird Rescue team released Pepita, a turtle that was in their care after a being injured by a boat.     The green agents from Manly Village Public School were...

Howzit and Sawabona Reports from CTB are that the water temperature is 18.3C this fine Wednesday and  the water calm and beautiful. Find your salt joy and get in there if you can. During lockdown and Covid restrictions it’s been tough for so many of us being away from friends family or colleagues. We  have...

 It really was a stunning swim this morning and I hope the first photo shows what we all saw heading out!  The sea grass was the brightest of greens, the weed and kelp contrasted beautifully and the flash of a Blue Groper just topped it off! It’s the first showing of the beautiful doco made...