Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, step dads, grandads, mums & others who play a dad role, and thinking of those for whom this is the first Father’s Day without their dads and those whose dads no longer with us….  Apparently historically, dads get a 10 second head start for the “normal” swim … hopefully...

The bumpy conditions have hurled the inhabitants of the mysterious deep up to the surface. They seem very confused. Hopefully they are friendly. This is what Manly looked like around 7am   Coming down the steps I wondered if anyone was around The answer was yes I asked Freddy how the conditions were. He said...

6.30am Drinks Express heading out Rusty and Caroline Pitch Report Onshore NW wind. Orange skies early. A slither of moon hanging over Queenscliff. White water seen out at Deadmans. Constantly moving walkers. Scott and the Governor arrive early. 3-4 foot swell with a rolling mess of a wave. Last day of sunshine before the weekend....

Are you a glass half full person or a glass half empty person? Like many, I am just really happy that I have a glass to drink from! The seawater tastes great.     Above: Two blueys – one spotted near Shelly, the other in the parking lot. Both boosted my optimism for the day....

A hot cuppa in bed is probably one thing…..!!!   But probably not when the sun is shining and the water is sparkling, flat and warm at Balmoral – 15.4 today! Up from 14.6 yesterday! Karen, JK, Clare, Jocelyn all ready for a swim!     The Mexicans (locked out of Manly on other side...

The Seal wasn’t down at the beach this morning although a few of us are still on a high from yesterday’s encounter! A few more photos later on in the blog. Today, the last day of Winter was stunning. Calm and clearer waters, water temp of 16.4 and air temp 12 and rising! Local legend...

With those still reeling from a terrible season 8 With today’s blog I try those feelings to negate For here in our own little Westeros the ice it thaws and like the rising Phoenix the temperatures begin to soar   Those who were brave enough to venture past the Wall Have had their efforts rewarded...

Big news day today.  Lainey posted early on the swimmers’ Facebook page that a seal had arrived at halfway: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I’d love to fill this blog with photos of the seal, but there are more important events to cover.  Like Jo’s daily coffee cup collection: OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Jo’s using them to build...

Hello from Manly and Cabbage Tree Bay, especially to people who want to be here but can’t right now. Hope everyone is holding up well and getting joy as you are able My day started cloudy but still stunning. There was a police presence and I offered the handsome young gentlemen the opportunity to be...

Elaine provided this condition report: Friday conditions report 16.8 water temp. Few sets going out but flat in the bay. Murky only about 3 metre viz. Which is useful for anyone who is going to swim at Manly today. I have a hankering for Manly, the changing conditions, the reports of earlier swimmers (and whatever...