The blow-ins Christmas tidings
The Idiots have received a Christmas card from the blow-ins John, John, and Ben, which was kind of them. Regular […]
Blog articles for Swimming 2020
Blue Sky Day in Terrigal 1
Beautiful morning up here on Central Coast, locals reckon water temp is about 18 deg; today quite a few waves […]
Around the Bay 1.08 kms
The course set by Rob today was a leisurely swim Around the Bay. For those not in the know, here […]
Blinded by the Light
It’s just delightful with the sun shining brightly, bringing a cast of thousands to the beach. In 10 days we […]
A Break from our Regular Programming
One topic of conversation raised by Rob this morning at coffee was, “What are the lyrics for the song Blinded […]
Oh I miss you all too ?
Great to see the gang reunited . That morning swim is one of my favourites and I would have loved […]
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 […]
A zingy Friday swim!
Got a Monday Barrel on my mind
The RI crew consisting of Rob, Stephen, Judy, Ed, Dave U., Chris and Dave sweltered in the early morning heat […]
Around the Bay MkII
It was Around the Bay Mark II this morning with some notable differences. Ed and Bevan returned to make the […]
Hug the other shore 1.59km 1
The craziness continued today with someone suggesting we head down to the baths and hug the shore, all the way […]
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 […]
Frano’s Christmas Art Show
Hear Ye, hear ye! Frano’s Christmas Art Show commences this Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Day) at Bather’s Pavilion Art Gallery. It […]
1 to 14 – the Idiots quarantine countdown 1
Thank you Swimming Idiots – not only did you prove you can count to 14 but you kept me smiling […]
The Gang’s all here…except Judy.
A terrific turn-out to welcome Matt McGuire back and RBJ Day 3. Robyn left a little earlier with the most […]
Saturday Odyssey 1.76kms
Tried sleeping in this morning but alas the habit of early morning swims appears to be ingrained as I awoke […]
Here and There 1.28km
Ian set the crazy course that has us swimming here and there this morning. Through a cat or three and […]
Hug the Shore swim route 1.82km
Chris set the course today and what a doozy it turned out to be for the gang of 7 – […]
Wet Wednesday 1
After the swim, a well-earned coffee at Pasture served by the wonderful Kylie (or HK to some) even in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Moody Balmoral 4
The moods of Balmoral were on full display this morning ….in and out of the water. After one heck of […]
Sunny skies and a warm 15C
Ed and I ventured down for a leisurely Sunday swim at the very reasonable time of 7.30am. I noticed that […]
The Hangover Cure Swim Route
Dinner at Bistro Mosman last night (not to be confused with Bistro Moncur in Woolhara) for the family to celebrate […]