Diving deep.
Stories from the blue.
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I’m standing on the shore, looking out to the waiting boats. I’m about to attempt a swim from Terrigal to Umina Beach on Australia’s Central Coast with five other swimmers. Together, in various configurations, we will cover a distance of 23km, a full day at sea. The route passes Bouddi…
● Latest Articles
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Notes from a State on fire
Sydney woke early today. Very early. The southerly buster slammed through the city rattling windows and shaking trees. The wind brought dread. Half-awake thoughts turned…
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Summer swimming
I have been swimming my way through heartbreak and frustration. When I swim I count my breaths as I stroke, slowly up and down the…
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Mountain time
We walked into the mountains with our clothes on our backs in borrowed bags, our technical fabrics sleeked in icy rain. The land was grey…
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He used to stand at my bookcase
He used to stand at my bookcase, reading through the titles. Was he interested in what the books were about? What they said about me?…
● About Me
I’m Nicole, an ocean swimmer and a writer. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share my dual loves.
Nicole Holyer 