BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Thank you for continuing to follow public health advice at all times to protect yourself and your community. *SSDD = Same Silliness, Different Dialog Water temp – Manly:  ?? Water temp – Balmoral: 15.5

Wednesday 8th September – spring has sprung! Well, in the air at least, the water still thinks its winter – perhaps the warm currents are awaiting the go-ahead from our QLD politicians to start to move South!   Firstly a belated happy birthday to our fearless leader, Ian for yesterday!   For all who are wondering,...

For most of us it’s been awhile since we have travelled afar but maybe, like me, while out in the bay, you imagine you are elsewhere. And with a bit of imagination our lovely corner could be many a place. Most of the photos were thanks to a non swimmer friend. Mostly I picture it...

5:55am   Someone said there may be Jimbles in the bay so I swim north with these guys. The water at sunrise was golden velvet. We caught several fantastic waves at North Steyne. Then did 100 stroke sprints from the Corso to the pyramid steps  finishing with two  waves into the beach. Bend and stretch...

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...