Category Archives: Swimming with the fish

Yesterday I found myself back at Castle Rock, and while I was there to climb I also took a quick dip.  There were more people fishing this time so I was a bit limited in where I could snorkel plus the water was not as beautifully clear as the previous week, but… I came acrossContinue reading “Just one more time”

The sun was shining again last weekend so I did risk another snorkel and while it’s wasn’t all that clear just putting my head under water and checking out what I might find was refreshing.  I came across a few more gems that are worth sharing, such as this image of the creature that livesContinue reading “Fickle weather…”

Last weekend the tail end of a cyclone was due to make its way down the west coast with the threat of wind and rain.  So before it was due to hit us I went out for a dip, in what looked like reasonably clear and calm waters.  Our neighbour was fishing and said thatContinue reading “When cloudy was the weather”

Last weekend we were not heading out anywhere so I had the chance to get into the water on both days.  Saturday I wanted to check out a new spot along Peppy Beach so headed out early morning, only to be greeted by a bit of a swell and water that felt cold.  It wasContinue reading “Bottom feeders”

Last weekend as we came back to shore on the boat we crossed over what looked to be a good reef not too far from the beach.  So the next morning I decided to head out there to see what I could see.  This is the view I get before I brave the waters, youContinue reading “A time of many”

Last weekend there were no plans to go anywhere, so I took advantage and had two dips in our local waters.  It was still pretty murky and the swell was shifting the water backward and forward over the weed so I was not too hopeful to see much.  But as is usually the case thereContinue reading “The Deep”

Since the summer holidays ended and school started we have got back into our usual routine and my trips below the waves have not been so frequent.  I did nip out this morning and was very happy to see this fella again, looks like he may be a resident so I’ll have to keep anContinue reading “The return of Mr O”

I didn’t get out for a snorkel this morning, despite the conditions looking good.  Instead I decided to have a climb on my boulder wall, which was great fun in a different way.  Then the day got away with us and before we knew it mid-afternoon had arrived.  We then decided to head down toContinue reading “Hold on tight”

Last week the beach was once again choppy meaning the visibility would be poor.  However, the forecast promised a hot weekend, and more often than not that would come with calmer weather.  So Saturday morning I wandered down to take a dip.  While there was not a heap to see and the water still hadContinue reading “Mr Grumpy”

This email has images from several trips over the last week.  After Christmas the water wasn’t showing any great signs of clearing up and each time I went for a snorkel it was hard to spy much.  That said I still braved the water to see what I might find: Couldn’t resist this picture ofContinue reading “Things are clearing up”