Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad

Birthdays and swims . - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      The temperature felt nice and fresh today for me, but up to 17 degrees from 16 last week. A beautiful sunrise and plenty of people gathering for the 7am start , including a few newbies. Sophie brought her friend Annabelle and these three guys came together. Lots of squealing from the pearl...

Congratulations to David Holland, our August Random Swimmer of the Month.

Congratulations David
Enjoy choosing your new Budgies

To be in the running to be the lucky winner all you need to do is swim with B&B and log your swim 💕🐳🎉

Friday 5 September 2026. Spring is in the air - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      People can feel the connection to Spring so they came out in numbers to swim, walk and run. Or enjoy the horizon. Don’t forget the Winter Badge ceremony.      

Thursday 4 September 2026. Slightly Turbulent Spring - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      Small but mixed up waves today but that’s like Spring swimming. Days like today are needed so when perfect, clear conditions come along you can notice the difference. Many swimmers came along today to see what it was like for themselves I find it so comforting to arrive and see the sea, ...

Hello Spring 🌸🌊💙 - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      Well, hello Spring! There’s something lovely about waking up on the first day of September and knowing that winter is officially behind us. And what better way to welcome spring than with a little bob in the ocean? This morning at Manly, the conditions were just beautiful. The waves were...

B&B earns it's name - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      Saturday 29/8/26 IWT 16.8, OWT 18 Reminder for the Coral Watch tomorrow with John Sears at Fairy Bower at 10am. Bring swim gear and camera to learn about the corals in CTB and the impact of the warming oceans. On that note, it didn’t feel that warm today, my face felt it for the first...

Thursday 27 August 2026. Go with the flow - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      Different day, different conditions. But same great experience. 16.8 degrees today but cloudy skies made it feel cool in parts. But of wave action every now and then and the fish at the point just hang about in it and go with the flow of the water. Good thinking. A few days left for badge....

Wednesday 26/8 Sue’s Big Bday and become a Citizen Scientist! - BOLD & BEAUTIFUL SWIM SQUAD MANLY      Sue Marinan swam about her 10,445’th kilometer with the B and B today on her 70th birthday. What a legend. She has swam more than any other swimmer and usually swims 3 times across the bay each day with Greg at her side or Roger our blind swimmer. Happy birthday Sue! Here she is with...

It’s nearly Spring! Just over a week until September and seven more days to earn a Winter Swimming Badge.

Let’s hope these amazing conditions continue for those gunning for a last minute finish. There is always next weekend too.

To book your spot at the Badge Ceremony at Shelly Beach on 20 September please use the link in our bio or link tree. All are welcome.