Round the Island on Christmas Eve 1
The traditional Christmas Eve swim took us round the Island to Deadman’s Beach this year. The crew included Dave, and Jasmine, […]
Blog articles for Swimming 2016
Almora Steps Xmas Party – Recap
I had best post this recap before next year’s is due… The Sunday morning gathering kicked off at 7.30am with […]
2016 in review 3
It’s been another amazing year – here’s a quick musical slideshow of the highlights of 2016. Have a great Christmas […]
Swimming Idiots – Hawaiian Club
Team, I’ve found some like-minded idiots – 2 delightful ladies (Hawaiian equivalents of Judy!) got me to join them for […]
A Slow Dance and Christmas Party reminder
There was a fair turnout this morning despite the drizzle. What a difference to yesterday’s scorcher. Welcome back Rob, who […]
Ruth and Bev make a triumphant return!
Ruth and Bev chose the same moment to return from their respective sick beds to rejoin the idiots – which […]
The week that was
Whilst I missed the first day of Summer, I made up for it today with a swim around the island […]
Happiness! 6
Cant resist posting this shot of Linda and canine friend at La Republica. Not sure which one is the happier! […]
Strange triangle spotted in water behind newby Idiot 2
Welcome to Melissa – my niece from England who has now made to two (sequential) swims and is therefore about […]
It’s official – the nimble season is over! 2
It was with a heavy heart that we lamented the end of the nimble season today. None have been spotted […]
Friday’s Report and Sunday Sorted
Idiots aplenty turned out this morning for a dip in the balmy 20.2C water. I spied Di, Diana, Clare, Anne […]
Your Say | Mosman Daily
In case you missed the riveting letter in the ‘Your Say’ section of the Mosman Daily last week, I have […]
Lucky Dip… 5
Stunning light this morning at the beach and quite a crowd gathered for a dip. A lucky dip if you […]
Around the Island… for some
On my pre-swim walk this morning, I spied at least 10 Sea Hares washed ashore. I put them back in […]
This is Balmoral 2017 Calendars available at Mosman Markets TOMORROW! 1
In a world first, This is Balmoral 2017 Calendars will be available from Chris and Sarah at Mosman Markets on […]
Braving the Conditions
Wonders upon wonders the idiots were thinking when Dave AND Stephen made an appearance this morning. No fear that I […]
Close Encounters of the Jimble Kind 1
It’s here – the proof we’ve been waiting for. Concrete proof of the nasty teeth and terrible tentacles of the […]
Monsters of the deep terrorize brave Idiots 2
Me Bev and Dave U were swimming towards the post when we were viciously attacked by a swarm of extra […]
A Slow Swim Around the Bay
Idiots aplenty at the beach this morning to enjoy the glorious weather and water temp, despite the initial chill. Super […]
Crowds turn out for Dugong Special 4
There was a massive crowd of almost six Swimming Idiots to enjoy a Dugong Special in the big(ish) wave at […]
What a swim….
Traditional Friday swim around the island to the far buoy this morning – plenty of good banter amongst Flipper Dave, […]
Today’s casualty & Around the Bay
A great roll-up at the beach this morning including a younger Basil-Jones who wasn’t perturbed in the slightest by the […]
Bubba’s Triumphant return
Despite the grey skies and threat of rain at any moment, Bubba had no qualms about returning to the beach […]
Best Wishes To William and Joanna 2
It was with heavy hearts that we presented William from La Republica with his gift voucher and our best wishes […]
Around the Bay Chaps 4
I was feeling less than enthusiastic when Dave and Bevan set the course for Around The Bay this morning. Bevan […]
Spring Stunner!
A beautiful Spring morning to round out the week. Louise was down early for a paddle and proved (not that […]
Rowena’s Rotterdam Campaign – Repost
Chris has been sending updates of Rowena’s progress at the World Rowing U23 Championships in Rotterdam. We wish the Aussies […]
Closer to home – HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!
It is/was Robyn’s birthday today! Happy Birthday Robyn! I hope the pizza at Bather’s was delicious and the family get […]
Bevan’s Back with Italian Style! 4
Nice to see Mr Bev back from his monster motorbike tour round Germany/Norway/Europe and very kind of him to add […]
500 x Thank You!!
Thanks to everyone who supported the sausage sizzle today in aid of Rowena’s campaign for the u23 workds. A special […]