Lainey Loo's Profile

09/03/2021 - A Banana, a Lime, a Fat Dusky and The Willy Dolphins

I love asking swimmers about their swim as they come out of the ocean alive and invigorated. I also have to say "What did you see?" The first swimmers I asked surprised me as they delved inside their cossies and pulled out pieces of fruit! "A banana' said Lesbubbles and... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at Pacific Jules

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02/03/2021 - Andrea's Blog

Despite the high grey clouds, it was a beautiful day for a swim. 22.5 degree water meant that there were no excuses to not jump in today. I headed to the water at about 7.30am and it was busier than ever! Whilst swimming around the corner there were blue gropers... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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23/02/2021 - Amazing Women/ Welcoming Swim

The Sunrise show came to Manly this morning and a few of us shared our love of the B&B and passion for swimming with this amazing group in this very special corner of the world! Sam Mac with our very own Sam Mac (Sam McCourt), me, Anthony, Alexis and Trudi... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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09/02/2021 - Back Swimming our Favourite swim :-)

After all the buzy commotion of the weekend's Cole Classic and Sun Run and Bluebottles last week, it was back swimming across Cabbage Tree Bay for many of us today! We've been swimming the Harbour, from Shelly and many at Balmoral but it was great to be back in this... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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Love your blog Jocelyn. You've a great writing style.Thank you for your kind comments. I have nagged or encouraged quite a few people to start swimming with the B&B but not Henrietta i must add! I managed to find a beautiful Numb Ray, Eagle Ray and Fiddler ray today even though the water was murky. The Octopus wasn't in his ledge out from Halfway steps though. Good luck everyone at the weekend!

Commented Jan 27, 2021 on Wednesday 27th January - what a difference a day makes and announcing the 2020 swimmer of the year! at Pacific Jules

26/01/2021 - A Different Australia Day Swim

I first swam with the B&B exactly 10 years ago on 26th January 2011. It was honestly one of the top 3 best decisions I've ever made! Today was a different Australia Day swim to what I've been used to the last 10 years. There wasn't a gathering on the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 25, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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I got one a few years back too that got front page Manly Daily! Thanks Cheryl

Commented Jan 13, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

At a right angle from halfway stes to pool statue theres a white craggy rock! He's next to a shell there!

Commented Jan 13, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

Gary loves visitors Janet!

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

I see what you mean Amanda!

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

You never know what you'll see in CTB!

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

It's just swimmers swimming at different times of the day Thomas

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

Absolutely! Thanks Michele

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

Yes they have a farm at Wingham I think elizabeth.

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

Thanks Shelley. Really appreciate your comments and encouragement!

Commented Jan 12, 2021 on 12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers! at Pacific Jules

12/01/2012 - A Seal, a Puppy and a Bunch of Happy Swimmers!

Such a beautiful sight this morning...a seal lapping up the sunshine on the ledge behind the wall at Fairy Bower. He's heard about amazing Cabbage Tree Bay and like us realises it can't get any better than this! My photos are cropped by the way and the wall divided onlookers.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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05/01/2021 - After the Storm

It’s a tough gig to follow up on the incredible blog that Lainy posted yesterday… so much amazing sea life!! Let’s give it a go! A happy new year to the BB swim team. I hope you all had a lovely break and are feeling refreshed and ready to take... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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04/01/2021 - Rays below the Water and Rays of Sunshine Above

Great conditions for today's swim! The sky was brighter, water warm, no Blueys and visibility not too bad. It's always a beautiful swim when an Eagle Ray flies beneath you too! Happy Birthday to lovely swimmer Daphne pictured here with Jo yesterday in duller weather. Sorry i missed you for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 3, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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29/12/2020 - Some Highlights of 2020 and Today's Great Swim!

Photo of Lauren taken Sunday over Bower rocks! Even with Covid restrictions we must admit we've still had a fantastic year of swimming in Cabbage Tree Bay! We've had more Turtles and Grey Nurse sightings than ever before. By staggering our swim times and breaking into smaller groups new friendships... Continue reading

Posted Dec 28, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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Great blog and lovely of you to step in when you thought Simon couldn't do it!

Commented Dec 28, 2020 on Cloudy, humid, rumours of blueys - it must be summer. at Pacific Jules

Thanks Jeff with a J!

Commented Dec 15, 2020 on 15/12/2020 - We Don't Regret our Swim! at Pacific Jules

We certainly do. Always great seeing you for a chat too!

Commented Dec 15, 2020 on 15/12/2020 - We Don't Regret our Swim! at Pacific Jules

15/12/2020 - We Don't Regret our Swim!

Always better than you expect on miserable looking days like this...and you're always glad you got in the water for a splash, a dash or even a challenging swim! Remember there's always options and most of us enter in and out at Shelly Beach when it's looking treacherous at Manly!... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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1/12/2020 - First Day of Summer- Seal of Approval

Yesterday's seal was still at North Steyne this morning looking like he owned the beach and giving our swim playground the seal of approval! Conditions were great this morning. A few waves, bit of bounce but warm and clearer water. I asked the wardens guarding the seal what their usual... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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17/11/2020- Getting our Vitamin Sea

Lots of happy swimmers this morning, calmish waters, warm temps but not many marine-life sightings... 6.27am and these friends meet up pre-swim fo Ali's 40th birthday. It looked like champagne in the beakers but I didn't like to ask... Parties start early at the B and B! This party ended... Continue reading

Posted Nov 17, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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