A zingy Friday swim!
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A look back at 2020
I don’t think it’s too early to look back at 2020. So here’s my personal snapshot of the amazing vibe […]
Happy Birthday to Linda 1
It’s a “clickety-click” birthday for Linda today! And she even scored a muffin with sparkler at Pasture to mark the […]
My Balmoral pics – Jan – March 4
In case anyone is interested, here’s my compilation of Balmoral seascapes from Jan – March this year. It’s a slide-show […]
Round the island via the “drug boats” 2
Judging by the sleek boats on the visitors moorings, they were either owned by drug runners or executives in the […]
New-ish recruit joins The Idiots
In a surprise turn-up, the idiots were joined on Wednesday by Rowena, newly returned from rowing camp in Penrith. Unfortunately, […]
Ravishing Ruth and a bevy of beach babes! 1
The Swimming idiots were finally awarded a glimpse of Ruth in her customised Swimming Idiots swimsuit today – and as […]
Adoring fans almost give admiring glances during unveiling of Swimming Idiots Swimwear Range 1
After weeks of anticipation, the new Swimming Idiots swimmer range was unveiled in style today at Balmoral Beach. Commenting before […]
“It’s very wet rain” 1
There was me thinking “I’m the only one idiotic-enough to head out in the monsoon-like conditions” and I was greeted […]
New Idiot makes it to the post 2
A big welcome to Matt Buckingham (nephew from the UK), who is now the third Buckingham family member to swim […]
“This Is Balmoral” Pics – 2019 In Review 1
I thought a few Swimming Idiots like might to see why i’m so often late for swimming! Here’s a slideshow […]
Congrats to Will B-J!!! 1
The ATAR results are out and a very proud Stephen announced that Will has scored a superb ATAR of roughly […]
Happy Birthday Luke! 1
He’s almost exactly twenty-one today! Congrats Luke – a big milestone today. Hope you have a fab day. Here’s to […]
Welcome back Richard! 1
Great to have a double helping of Basil-Jones-ness this morning. And very kind of Stephen to plan to be away […]
It’s nearly summer, which means a new wettie for Dave!
With just over a week to go till the offical start of Summer, Dave gave his brand new wetsuit a […]
Say ‘hi’ to the Polar Bear! 2
In case any swimming idiots haven’t yet been tempted to swim out beyond the Island, I’m hoping this pic of […]
Happy Birthday Linda! 4
Cant resist sharing this shot of our lovely Linda on her birthday. Hope you have a fab day!
More beach-side Balmoral glamour!
It feels as though glamour is on everyones minds at the moment, so here’s an extra beach-babe shot featuring Chris […]
Beach Babe of the day! 1
Congrats to Ruth, who wins todays Beach Babe of the Day (Temperature was sizzling!) )
A chilly 14.7 attracts a big turnout! 2
There was massive crowd of six for the trip to the post this morning with Stephen, Dave, Dave, Bev Judy […]
Happy Birthday Big John!
It’s a birthday with a ‘0’ at the end – so hope you have a fab day and spoil yourself […]
Merry Christmas!!
Thanks to everyone that made the Steps Christmas Party such a success, esp Katherine for organising and Louise, Ian and […]
How to Capture a Mermaid – Artist’s talk by Chris on Sunday at Rochfort Gallery
You may have heard that I have a set of “Mermaids of Balmoral” images on display at the very posh […]
A few pics – Ken and roller, Ruth and more
I’ve been meaning to upload these for ages. Gotta love the shot with Ken’s car! Also the very hardy […]
Wintry pics 2
A couple of quick pics from Thursday’s swim with Judy Bev Stephen and Suzie. I think that Bev in the […]
If the cap fits… 1
Stylish and signed SI cap now on its way to Canadia!! (We’re going global). Watch this space for pics of […]
Aren’t we pretty!!
Thanks to Mr Jean-Paul Gaultier-Basil-Jones we’re now officially the best looking bunch of swimmers that swim near the wishing well […]
Gnarly pic of a gnarly swimmer in a gnarly sea 2
Caught this shot of, I can’t work out who, who toughing it out against the storm-surf in the grey dawn-light […]
Happy Birthday Bev!!
Have a great trip to Morocco, Portugal, Spain to celebrate a birthday with a “O” at the end. Now you’re […]
Something we all know already…!! 3
Neuroscientists Strongly Recommend That You Visit The Beach Regularly. Here’s Why:
Balmoral Boys rule the world (according to Cara!!)
Cant resist sharing this beautiful Instagram post from Cara – Speedo Supremo at our recent swimwear photoshoot at Malabar. (see […]
Swimming Idiots Bid for Speedo Supermodel Stardom
Yup, its true – Me, Matt, Dave U, Stephen and Richard took part in a Speedo modelling casting today at […]
Chris, Rob, Bev, Richard, Stephen, Dave S, Judy (and Katie) take on the Sydney Harbour Big 2.0km Swim (and almost win!) 1
Video clip below – click on the blue text!! Swimming Idiots Sydney Harbour Swim
A merry Christmas chaos!
It was a big turn out for the final Friday round the Island swim before Christmas and the gang included […]
A Happy Steps Swimming Christmas! 2
Thanks to everyone who organised such a superb Steps Christmas celebration today. (I know lots of people lent a hand […]
2017 in review – it’s been another great year! 3
2.5 min video slide show – just click the link!! Swimming from the steps 2017
High Performance Photo Models! 2
Thanks to everyone for being such amazing models at the steps today. There were stand out performances by the likes […]
Hot or Cold? Tuesday or Friday? 2
A cold Southerly was a big contrast to yesterday’s ‘hot and humid’ but as the sea was still warm, Judy […]
Summer-style crowd appears on Friday… 4
Bev, Dave, Dave, Judy, and (wait for it) Stephen (not Steve) and Richard (and me) all turned up for a […]
Yabba Dabba Dave! 6
It was actually yesterday but Linda, Bob, Gail and me made up for our tardiness by celebrating Dave’s birthday with […]
Singing Idiots Capella Concert – Book your tix now! 2
This is your special invite from me Matt and Judy to hear us sing in a real concert! We’re performing […]
Supermodel Swimming Idiots Pose For Mosman Daily 1
I think it’s fair to say all of our egos were stroked a little this morning as me, Judy, […]
Invitation to see the Singing Idiots live! 1
In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s been a Spring outbreak of signing amongst the Idiots. Judy, Matt, Chris and now Dave […]
6.30 a.m. this Friday – Mosman Daily gonna visit! 3
We’ve been picked out by the Mosman Daily for a major picture story! Not sure why – but my guess […]