Matthew Martin, swimmer and artist
Artist, cartoonist and Wylie’s Baths regular Matthew Martin explains how swimming in Sydney’s most beautiful tidal pool feeds his drawing addiction.
One Wave, salt water therapy
Ben Cryan, Sam Schumacher and Susannah Bell explain how an early start to the day at Bondi Beach is good for your emotional and physical health and why OneWave’s simple message is so powerful and positive.
Lucy and Guy, beach cleaners
Avalon locals Lucy Murray and Guy Williment explain why they undertake regular clean-ups on Sydney’s northern beaches and ponder the threat of plastic pollution and littering.
Louis Wayling, artist and surfer
Creative-minded Louis Wayling, in his studio overlooking Palm Beach, shows how his art, surfing and a flair for business, when carefully balanced, can lead to an idyllic lifestyle
Chrissy Ynfante, care worker
Bondi local and community support manager for Norman Andrews House Chrissy Ynfante on the work of her day-support centre, along the beach and the wider community, in lightening the load for rough sleepers and the area’s less fortunate folk.
Bruce Thom, geologist
Sydney geologist and beach lover, Professor Bruce Thom, explains why Sydney beaches rock.
John Rowe, scuba diver
Gordons Bay Scuba Diving club founder John Rowe takes us underwater in this picturesque rocky inlet as he and fellow divers get to work on a handy underwater chain.
College Reynolds, beachcomber
Bronte morning beach walker and beachcomber Colette Reynolds explains the importance of tackling plastic pollution and her vision of banning drinking straws from our beaches.
Ali Najem, soft sand runner
Champion soft-sand runner, lifesaver and inspirational athlete Ali Najem explains how Wanda beach turned his life around.
Lily and Charlie, excursionists
Inner Sydney westies and water babies Lily Copping and Charlie Crockett explain why an afternoon at Bondi Beach is a great excursion in any weather.
Nugget and Jill Meares
Cheerful morning swimmers Nugget and Jill Meares explains what makes idyllic Palm Beach a great place to start your day.
Jenny Knapman, early riser
Bold and Beautiful Swim Squad co-founder Jenny Knapman explains why swimming from South Steyne to Shelly Beach and back every morning is the ‘best way to start your day’.
Olivia and Harrison, castle builders
Busy builders Olivia and Harrison Stein explain why shark-netted Nielsen Park is an ideal place to play, swim, relax and appreciate the beauty of Sydney harbour.
Jason, Rory and Ernie, jetty jumpers
Keen ‘jumpers’ Jason, Rory and Ernie explain what makes Balmoral Beach special and why leaping from the boardwalk is so much fun.
Katherine Roberts, curator
Manly Art Gallery and Museum curator and sunny-spirited time-traveller Katherine Roberts on beach-culture collecting, Anne Zahalka’s inspirational photography work and the perennial pleasure of hitting the beach.
Shane Stedman, surf culture icon
Surfer, board maker, surf reporter, surf contest compare Shane Stedman explains how, in the late 1960s, he became Australia’s biggest board maker and why he continues to surf today.