Happy Xmas Idiots !
A fantastic turn-out for the traditional Friday around the island …to the other side…..& back swim….pre-Xmas ! Starring the hard-working […]
Blog articles for Swimming 2018
Merry Christmas!!
Thanks to everyone that made the Steps Christmas Party such a success, esp Katherine for organising and Louise, Ian and […]
Hurry…last orders !
My apologies that I’ll be unable to make the Christmas gathering this Sunday but I send you Cheers, Sake & […]
SWIMMING IDIOTS TOWEL -The Perfect Xmas Gift 6
I’ll be away in Tokyo and miss the Balmoral Christmas get-together but I send plenty of Cheers, Sake & Kampai your way for the party !
Just a reminder that I will be delivering the Towels to you all this Tuesday/Wednesday morning…and have orders from RBJ,Chris M., Judy, Bevan, Dave S., Sutho, Bob, Linda & Catherine.
Could I ask all others to please give an order to Linda or RBJ or someone so that I can reserve one for you.
There are only 30 towels specially embroidered….$35 each. DON’T MISS OUT !
Stephen BJ
3 true idiots prove their worth 2
3 true idiots, Bevan ,Chris and Judy , decided to challenge the elements this morning .Swimming out through choppy , […]
Oi….who turned down the temp ? 1
Those gusterly north-westerly winds brought the water temp down from 19.7 on Thursday to 17 degrees this Friday morning. Linda […]
We’re back ! 1
Water temp…has gone to 19 -20 degrees & signals time to take off the wetsuits…..& get stuck into the Speedo […]
What a week! 1
I swim solo last Friday in a full steamer wetsuit (18.1 degrees), the water is murky, no Swimming Idiots to […]
What a week!
I swim solo last Friday in a full steamer wetsuit (18.1 degrees), the water is murky, no Swimming Idiots to […]
Movie Night at Cremorne : LADIES IN BLACK 2
There is a special movie screening of the new Australian film, LADIES IN BLACK , up at the Cremorne Orpheum […]
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 […]
London Idiots 1
Spot the swimmers in the Serpentine Lake – foreground of the Christo sculpture. Whilst having a jog near killed me […]
Lunar eclipse 2
Heads up to all of you who usually sleep in on a Saturday morning! From about 5.30am Saturday morning there […]
Finally thawed…..
It’s now Sunday & I have only just got feeling back in my fingers & toes after Friday’s swim. I […]
Swimming in Paradise! 1
Greetings from Taormina Sicily (Nb the dry hair!) Hope you are all well back home – missing you! Cheers, Louise
A little warmer here than Balmoral 1
Opening up the Sicilian branch of the Swimming Idiots…on the island of Favignana. Can water get any bluer in colour? […]
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 […]
Brrrrrrrr…..you know it’s cold when…. 3
– Linda is chomping on a hot muffin instead of swimming. – I’m the only one standing on the stairs […]
Welcome to Winter 3
Beanies, Ugg boots, tracky pants & other fashionable attire were on show at the Steps this chilly morning to welcome […]
It’s about time! 1
Good news everyone. The water has dipped to 17.2C this morning which means Bevan can justifiably break out his wetsuit […]
Wintry pics 2
A couple of quick pics from Thursday’s swim with Judy Bev Stephen and Suzie. I think that Bev in the […]
Is that Winter knocking?
Even the ABC 702 asked the question to their listeners at 6.20am this morning…”I wonder how the Swimming Idiots will […]
Swimming Idiots ‘Chapter’ ride into town… 2
Bevan added a touch of ‘muscle’ when he arrived today on his beast. The joy of riding side by side […]
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 […]
I can see the waters edge…and a seal! 1
You think it’s dark in the morning – this tractor at 6.30am gives you a sense for it! It was […]
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 […]
They’ve arrived…but selling fast! 6
The swimming cap everyone will want to be seen wearing this autumn, winter, spring & summer have arrived…they do NOT […]
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 […]
Good to be black…I mean back 2
I go away for 2 weeks & someone turns down the lights in the morning for the 6.30am swim – […]
March Stats thus far and Bob’s Newsletter
The water cleared up this morning with the red algae remaining at the bottom rather than in the shallows. Sensational! […]
Last day of Summer
For the last day of Summer it was a 3-cat bonanza swum by Matt, Judy, Rob, Chris, Dave U., Bevan, […]
Something we all know already…!! 3
Neuroscientists Strongly Recommend That You Visit The Beach Regularly. Here’s Why:
January Recap and Water Temps
January just flew by. We had plenty of guest scribes to carry the load of recording the stats for the […]
Water Temps revisited
After a discussion this morning with David F., I have revisited the water temperature comparison for February 2017/2018. Performing a […]
Water Temperature comparison – 2017 / 2018
I had a discussion with David this morning about the water temp and whether we experienced the same warm temperatures […]
News from afar – Tongan Snow Warrior at PyeongChang!
Louise sent these articles regarding the Tongan Snow Warrior competing at PyeongChang, which I’m sure you will agree is a […]
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 […]
A Day in the Life of… 3
Chris has shared his experiences at the stills shoot yesterday and again today for Speedo’s 90th Anniversary ad campaign. Today […]
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
Weekly Digest Wk 2 Jan 2018 1
The Seasoned Idiots enjoying the water this week included Phil, Linda, Ruth, Mike, Pam, Bruce, Josey, Bob, Frano, Mac, Diver […]
Jan 2018 Week 1 Digest 2
It’s been a fun start to the New Year with guest scribes writing up the water temp and other stats […]