The Idiots have received a Christmas card from the blow-ins John, John, and Ben, which was kind of them. Regular swimmers at North Sydney pool until COVID reared its ugly head, the two Johns have been frequent visitors and braving the cold winter water with nothing but their speedos for protection. Ben has been swimming […]

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I don’t think it’s too early to look back at 2020. So here’s my personal snapshot of the amazing vibe at the Almora St steps in association with the Swimming Idiots.  Even though its been a tough year for many, the smiles on everyone faces show that, with the wonderful Balmoral community, we’ve managed to pull […]

Great to see the gang reunited . That morning swim is one of my favourites and I would have loved to have been swimming with you all . This morning I enjoyed my usual solo swim , across a beautifully calm Gannet Beach , in overcast conditions, a few young stingrays the only marine life […]

A terrific turn-out to welcome Matt McGuire back and RBJ Day 3. Robyn left a little earlier with the most beautiful & obedient green eyed kelpie (as she said…if only kids could be trained so well). Ruth, Meg (more oranges please) and Chrissy adding some calendar girl flavour to the photo, whilst Linda was busy […]

Thank you Swimming Idiots – not only did you prove you can count to 14 but you kept me smiling every morning I woke up (Groundhog Day) to another great image of the team at Balmoral.As I write, I am a few hours away from freedom & if ever you’ve taken fresh air & outdoor/indoor […]

Hear Ye, hear ye! Frano’s Christmas Art Show commences this Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Day) at Bather’s Pavilion Art Gallery. It will run from 3 November to 31 December. From the man himself: It’s all about Balmoral, the beach, and the bunch of mad buggers who inhabit the place before anyone else gets out of bed. […]

It’s a “clickety-click” birthday for Linda today!  And she even scored a muffin with sparkler at Pasture to mark the occasion. (Sorry we all forgot – will almost definitely remember this time next year!!). Hope you had a fab day!!

The craziness continued today with someone suggesting we head down to the baths and hug the shore, all the way to the 1st Sea Scouts Scout hall. Say what now?! Surprisingly, despite the traffic, no collisions were recorded. I was a bit dubious about the course from the get go as I have never been […]

Chris set the course today and what a doozy it turned out to be for the gang of 7 – Chris, Dave U., Rob, Stephen, Bevan, Ed, and Dave. Ian once again ventured out on his own. 🙁 Hug the shoreline around the island to Deadman’s then back to the shark pin, Polar Bear, Dirty […]

Tried sleeping in this morning but alas the habit of early morning swims appears to be ingrained as I awoke at 6.30am. Blowing a gale outside but sunny and light. Arriving at the wishing well, I noticed that Ruth was present and accounted for and had just finished recording 15.4C! After chatting to Catherine for […]