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The Seas Were Alive with Dolphins

Siyabona / G’day Apologies for missing my last blog - I know what a void this must have been for some:). In fact I was asked today if I blogged haha - yes that impactful. It was a dolphin filled day in Manly. We were entertained by a pod of... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Pacific Jules

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Ripsnorters, Rum and Reggae

Heyyy from a catamaran in the BVI’S Thank you to Guy for the temperature read, art and story. Head to Insta for the fascinating story. I have heard it’s wet in Sydney and you’ll be pleased to know in solidarity it’s wet here too. We are currently sailing in a... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Siyabona ( I see you) I love this greeting, a reminder to actually look at someone in the eyes and say hello, see them. Today is apparently bat appreciation day. We celebrate our lovely bat mates. I love anything that eats mozzies personally. And who isn’t just a tad batty.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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On a clear day you can see forever

Siyabona ( hello/I see you) There was a movie with Barbara Streisand with the above title and today’s swim evoked that forever feeling. Water so clear and fish all over the place. A fantastic and delicious treat. Brian and Melissa silhouette against the view that greeted us today The temperature... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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My big fat beautiful community

G’day Swimmers. Today : water temperature thanks to Guy The mood board : please note badge ceremony date. Book your place. Also the bad Dad joke. Daily FYI thanks team Management talk: Ian talks of blueys in the bay. Head into the bay at your own peril. North for a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Happy Valentines Day Lovers

Siyabona 💋 Temperature 22.9 C and ocean up. Our community is full of heart, one only has to mention it 😉♥️ The build up to this from the bench crowd was epic it has to be seen Every second Tuesday of the month is a gathering of swimmers for Schnitty... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Happy Valentines Day Lovers

Siyabona 💋 Temperature 22.9 C and ocean up. Our community is full of heart, one only has to mention it 😉♥️ The build up to this from the bench crowd was epic it has to be seen Every second Tuesday of the month is a gathering of swimmers for Schnitty... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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The seas are alive with swimmers

Hi all Todays look was the usual beautiful, seas a bit bumpy and restless, stingers zero, viz OK , temperature a balmy 22.5 ( thanks Guy). A bountiful number of swimmers swam today, Shelley was brimming with eager beavers waiting for the ‘let’s go’ from ‘ the voice’ JK so... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Say totsiens to the new year blueys

Siyabona / G’day Water 22.5 C and less bumpy than yesterday. No reports of blueys ( they are so yesterday) or jimbles but plenty of ‘no see ums ’ or sea lice. Signs of today Storchy’s exercise crew DX crew enhanced by the lovely Kylie Capless and Sarah from Sales... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Say totsiens to the new year blueys

Siyabona / G’day Water 22.5 C and less bumpy than yesterday. No reports of blueys ( they are so yesterday) or jimbles but plenty of ‘no see ums ’ or sea lice. Signs of today Storchy’s exercise crew DX crew enhanced by the lovely Kylie Capless and Sarah from Sales... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2024 at Pacific Jules

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Thanks Ing a great pleasure to see Chloe taking part and joining in I think she is heading for the stars. Thanks for swimming with her too Ing in great BnB buddy spirit.

Commented Dec 13, 2023 on Some like it hot at Pacific Jules

Some like it hot

Morning and Siyabona High temperatures in and out the water Thanks Guy who captured this well. Beautiful Lainey and Anna show the way 14 year old Chloe on her second BnB swim flanked by BnB friends Ian, Ing, Alistair and Sally. Welcome Chloe just fantastic to have you join us... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Some like it hot

Morning and Siyabona High temperatures in and out the water Thanks Guy who captured this well. Beautiful Lainey and Anna show the way 14 year old Chloe on her second BnB swim flanked by BnB friends Ian, Ing, Alistair and Sally. Welcome Chloe just fantastic to have you join us... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Siyabona ( I see you / hello) I love the colour pink and today we celebrating pink in my blog. Pink cappers, Barbie and Ken, Pink the band, pink hues, pink BnB budgies, pink jimbles, pink skins after stings, pinko liberals,pink lipstick, pink cheeks, the first blush of youth/summer …... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Siyabona ( I see you / hello) I love the colour pink and today we celebrating pink in my blog. Pink cappers, Barbie and Ken, Pink the band, pink hues, pink BnB budgies, pink jimbles, pink skins after stings, pinko liberals,pink lipstick, pink cheeks, the first blush of youth/summer …... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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I must go down to the seas again …

Siyabona from Old Blighty It’s been some weeks away on the road again and we both missing the CTB community and seas. I was reminded of John Masefields wonderful poem I’ve read tales of bravery and wild seas, seen temperatures of 17 plus from all the blogger news. Pleased to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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I must go down to the seas again …

Siyabona from Old Blighty It’s been some weeks away on the road again and we both missing the CTB community and seas. I was reminded of John Masefields wonderful poem I’ve read tales of bravery and wild seas, seen temperatures of 17 plus from all the blogger news. Pleased to... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Wild Woolly Wednesday

Siyabona (I see you) With evidence that mindfulness actually changes one’s brain positively I reckon we should all practice ‘seeing’ each other when we say hello. Being present actually, Love. Today as Chris said it was wild and woolly. Temperature artists stun yet again with wild seas behind Stirling talks... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Where the Craybies Sing

Siyabona and G’day Another picture perfect day in the bay. Water a balmy 17.7 C thanks to Guy, with excellent viz - it felt like the ultimate aquarium swim. I saw a turtle to my delight and was soon joined by fellow pink capped enthusiasts to admire it. Yay. And... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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The winter swim, a series of intimate portraits

G’day and Siyabona Today was described as a 10/10 swim by someone, beautiful crisp clear and sunny. The scene and the temperature (thank you to our arty wizard Guy) and the welcome ‘desk’ thanks Simone The really early crew at crazy o clock, Hugh, Dave aka Capless, Greg ( he... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Siyabona this fine morning from Old Blighty CTB continues to deliver winter joy as I see from blogs and friends reports. I always think winter brings out the best of the swim grit and fun. Solidarity in freezing one’s bits off. Warming in imaginary make do ‘saunas’. 50 shades of... Continue reading

Posted Jun 27, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Outdoor swimming joy where ever you are

Bok from the Croatian islands We are currently sailing around the Croatian islands which is swimming heaven. For me at least. Long swims in calm clear seas. Water about 19C. (Ahsweh we do work sometimes) Back in the Uk before we left I swam with my good friend Leigh and... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Away from the Bay

Siyabona Apologies the next few blogs from me will be from pastures afresh. A few pics of our Saffer trip which we absolutely loved especially seeing my family and old friends. First the call of the wild and wonderful Kruger ( I can’t seem to right some of these images... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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50 Shades of Lekker especially if you try something different

G’day Yesterday the spirit of the Anzacs was amongst us. If you haven’t done the pre dawn (4.25) Manly service on the Corso, do yourself a favour and attend next year, it’s very moving. To see so many people attend the BnB service at 7 am was very ‘ lekker... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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Cloudy with a chance of blubbers

Siyabona and G’day Today was much like yesterday with swell building a bit today. Blubbers were sighted, blubbers stung and blubbers were avoided. It was a lottery. Waves were sizey. Some wild guesses at how many blubbers in the bay … 6.5 (Sean), about 3 ( The Driver and Master... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2023 at Pacific Jules

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