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Wed 18-01-23: 22.7 degrees or 5 degrees 😳? You pick!

Have you heard of the Abersoch Dunkers? No, it's not a German International basketball team or an Irish Hip Hop band, it's a group of 25 regular swimmers who, like us, swim all year round in a popular, tiny, seaside resort of Abersoch, Wales! Today, while we enjoy 22.7 degree... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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07-12-2022: Keeping us safe

Manly Surf Life Saving Patrol 1 members and B& B swimmers, Jocelyn and Leah, were looking super energised as they finished their 6am paddle board skills training session today! Usually they would back up with the 7am swim but were rushing off to work today! Thanks for keeping us all... Continue reading

Posted Dec 6, 2022 at Pacific Jules

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14-09-2022: A double celebration

What's better than celebrating a birthday with friends on a beautiful sunny day after a cooling (15.7 deg) swim in flat conditions and glistening water? Celebrating your birthday AND reaching the 1,000 kms milestone on exactly the same day! A huge congratulations to Robyn on reaching that incredible milestone! We... Continue reading

Posted Sep 13, 2022 at Pacific Jules

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Thanks Russ! I’m sure your swim would have been great too. Was beautiful and calm on ferry side this morn!

Commented May 11, 2022 on 11-05-22: Wild and woolly!! at Pacific Jules

11-05-22: Wild and woolly!!

If you read yesterday's blog and came down today in the hope of experiencing the same stunning conditions, you would have been mildly disappointed. The Easterly wind was strong, the waves 'face slapping' (in the words of Amanda Grant), visibility 'so-so', swimmer numbers down and lots of water movement. (Thanks... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2022 at Pacific Jules

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20-04-2022: Beautiful day for a birthday

After the severe and quick storm that hit Sydney last night, it was a wonderful to be greeted this morning by blue skies, sun and glistening surf. The water temp was a warm 21.2 and visibility at the waters edge was amazingly clear! While there was the usual strong current,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2022 at Pacific Jules

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9-03-2022: Calm after crazy storm

After a crazy, wild day across Greater Sydney yesterday, in particular Manly & Northern Beaches, where roads were underwater & cars were floating past school classrooms - today you wouldn’t have thought we were in the same city! All looked calm on the outside & clean up was well under... Continue reading

Posted Mar 8, 2022 at Pacific Jules

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3-11-2021: Wild & woolly

It was a bit wild and woolly out there today summed up nicely by the above 2 photos. (Chrissie forgot to change her shoes this morn as she hurried out the door to meet the 7.30am crew)! The breeze and bump was playing havoc with everyone! Even hard core swimmers... Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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22-09-21: Joys of a new wetsuit!

"No cold nuts!" exclaimed Tylney with a look of excited disbelief. "Excuse me?" said Karen giggling behind her hands at this rather unexpected comment. "I've got a new wetsuit! If I was wearing my usual old (& clearly not so faithful) 25 year old wetsuit, I would have had cold... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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1-09-21: Is there anything better than first day of Spring?

A hot cuppa in bed is probably one thing.....!!! But probably not when the sun is shining and the water is sparkling, flat and warm at Balmoral - 15.4 today! Up from 14.6 yesterday! Karen, JK, Clare, Jocelyn all ready for a swim! The Mexicans (locked out of Manly on... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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21-07-21: The people who you meet!

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING IN COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS Thank you for following public health advice at all times. This includes physical distancing, limiting outdoor exercise to no more than two people at a time, staying within your LGA or 10kms from your home. Check in... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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30-06-21: End of Financial Year Seal

BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). Thank you for following public health advice at all times. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is 1000 times better than an End of Financial Year Sale? An End of Financial Year Seal of course! A number of very... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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09-06-21: Surprisingly good conditions!

'The sun's out!' Gemma and Jo cried in unison, as they leapt in excitement at the surprisingly good day! Not a drop of rain in sight and the clouds parted making way for the sunshine! Fellow Wednesday blogger, Jocelyn, is holding court, giving a conditions report to the 7.30 swimmers... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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19-05-21: More people than jimbles today!

Over the last few days, the jimbles have made their presence felt in no uncertain terms. From all the welts, stories and screams, it seems they have absolutely outnumbered us! Today the signs have been a little more promising! Oosty was explaining to Ros, in a very animated fashion, that... Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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28-04-21: Legend Ian Forster clocks 4000kms

Cabbage Tree Bay put on a stunning display of warm (20.1 deg), flat, glittery water together with blue, sunny skies and warm outside temperatures today - wonderfully fitting conditions to honour B&B legend, Ian Forster, our fearless and tireless leader! Congratulations on your 4000kms! For most part of the life... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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3-02-21: Vale Captain Tom: 1920-2021

Woke to sad news this morning - WWII vet, Captain Sir Tom Moore passed away from coronavirus. He aimed to raise 1,000 pounds for NHS charities before his 100th birthday during the first lockdown in England by walking laps of his garden but ended up raising AUS$60million! His daughter said... Continue reading

Posted Feb 2, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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6-01-2021: Gray but gorgeous!

The water was surprisingly flat, warm and clear this morning after a night of heavy rain so there was a lot of excitement in the air!! The beach was open, flags were up and all was good with the world! But once showered, with coffee in hands, the flags disappeared!... Continue reading

Posted Jan 5, 2021 at Pacific Jules

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9-12-2020: Calm conditions follow Covid Christmas Celebrations

The attendees of last night's BnB Christmas party were happy to see calm, clear and flat conditions this morning! No thinking or effort required to navigate Manly, Shelly and back after a late night and p'haps one or two beverages under the belt. The water was beautiful and warm hovering... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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25-11-2020: Keeping us safe!

The lifeguards do an awesome job at keeping the public safe at Manly. They are always on the lookout and act on information as soon as feasibly possible. There was a supposed Bronze Whaler sighting this morning but luckily most of us managed to get our swim in first which... Continue reading

Posted Nov 24, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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11-11-2020: Team effort and one lone bluey

Sometimes things happen beyond your control which means you can't get to the beach to take photos for the blog! But with great team work and collaboration from swimmers across the group, before you know it, you have enough info/ pics to write a book! Starting with a few stats... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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28-10-2020: calmer conditions & occasional clarity

After a few hair raising days of wind, rips, rain and swell it was great to return to calmer conditions and see the sun make an appearance briefly this morning! This person was enjoying the serenity and contemplating the water clarity. If you didn't quite make it in, the water... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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14-10-2020: Spoiled for choice

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY MEETING DUE TO THE CONTINUED RISK OF COVID-19. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE. THANK YOU FOR SWIMMING AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE DAY. Photo credit: Anne Henshaw. Stunning photos Anne! Thank you for sharing!! Today the sea-life... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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30-09-2020: Human blubber-head?!?

Some people saw the grey nurse today, others saw PJ sharks. Anne Henshaw saw this human blubber-head and took this magnificent photo as proof. Humans and jellyfish have finally morphed into these fabulous mammalian jellos! We're not surprised though are we? Of course not - its 2020. Nothing is surprising-... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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2-09-2020: There's always cake!

It's a special day today! It's Mary's birthday! Here is the birthday girl and her entourage on their way into the water! To any other B&Ber's whose birthday is today - a big Happy Birthday to you too! What's so good about the B&B is that there is always cake.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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12-08-2020: Still rough and rippy but not trippy

BOLD & BEAUTIFUL IS NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING DUE TO THE RISKS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19). IT IS IMPORTANT TO CONTINUE PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND FOLLOW PUBLIC HEALTH ADVICE. Driving to Manly this morning, Fat Boy Slim's trippy song 'Eat Sleep Rave Repeat' came on the radio. The lyrics got stuck in my... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2020 at Pacific Jules

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