Hout Bay Swimrisers

We are flying through January, the classic Latin being 'Tempus Fugit' meaning that time flees. I've been working on a photo book for the swimrisers, that will have some pictures taken over the years, and selecting a nice mix has been quite a task! At least with the blog I have the dates and years of some of the pictures. I suppose this is a good time to mention that part of the reason why I'm capturing all the pictures is because I am not planning on renewing the subscription

This morning was overcast and beautiful with misty clouds over Karbonkelberg. Rumour has it that there were dolphins...but I didn't see any. Later on, I fulfilled my civic duties and did a beach patrol in the rain and I was completely soaked. This picture is from the beach patrols and it offers a different view of the bay for a change. I also saw lots of dead crabs. This could be due to red tide, as there was warnings issued for the West Coast. However... I took a really nice

"The year is dying in the night.” - Tennyson This year, 2025 simply flew by... I feel like I have not yet settled into the year, and now it is over already! This has been a tough year for many people, and let's hope that 2026 will bring lots of joy and that there will be more moments to saviour. I did not think this blog will make it to the end of this year. For nearly three years now, I've been posting photos and writing a few lines about the swims. Sometimes it feels