Congratulations Julie Isbill, Founder of Bold & Beautiful Manly, and now proud holder @#150 of
Open Water Swimmings “Triple Crown”
Here is Dr Jules Isbill and partner Dr Michael Christie getting ready for the 48kms around Manhattan Is NYC. Jules finished in just over 7 hrs.
Jules said, “…
Swim around Manhattan Island, under 20 Bridges, what can I say… EPIC !!!
Wow, what a swim. The currents were awesome, the anticipation of ‘Hells Gate’ petrifying, but on my swim the worry was in vain 
😅
The scenery phenomenal……”
“…….46+km passed by like a flash, quite literally. Well mostly, apart from the Harlem but even that wasn’t as sluggish as I had antipicated.
Having gone around the island on the circle line ferry a couple of days prior was perfect. Albeit a little overwhelming and emotional, it gave me a great insight into what I was embarking upon and meant I even knew some of the land marks as I swam round, which was really very cool, and encouraging.
My team, what can I say: WONDERFUL 
❤️❤️ things were a little different this swim as we gave all my feeds pre-made to my sensational paddler, Alexwhich freed Michael up to enjoy the journey and excel himself on keeping everyone informed with his new found career as social media extraordinaire…”
“…A truly EPIC swim which I am soooo happy to have participated in with the icing on the cake being the third jewel in my ‘Triple Crown’ of open water marathon swimming #150 to achieve it 
😊
http://db.marathonswimmers.org/triple-crown/ …”
Selfie of Michael, Jules, Kai who also completed the Manhattan Swim, Kai’s daughter & Nic.
Manhattan Is and the first 2 of 20 bridges.
My Monday started at 5.38am the morning.
My swimming buddies @5.47am,Bianca, Ali, Brett, Nic and Jo , water clarity ->perfect, phophorescence around my fingers.
Fifi@6.19am.
6.27am getting ready…..
…for the Drinkess express – Matt x 2.
This one is for Tricia’s grandchildren.
The golden sun emerged from the magenta sea – 6.46am-6.48am.
7.01am.
Mother of 5 sons with mother of many charities – 7.26am.
Sam did a real Boulderdash – 3km return to Queenscliff.
Jalna, Kerrie, Jenny & Attracta in the coffee queue – 7.47am.
Stats: 180 swimmers, 2 newbies, 18.4 degrees C
Have a great week ahead
Simon
Brag picture:
My 4th grandchild Tara the latest love in my life.
9 comments
Bill McCaffeine
July 31, 2017 at 11:02 am
Well done all, especially of course Dr Jules and cohorts.
Great Blog Simon, you do create great little grandkiddliwinks 🙂
Roger
July 31, 2017 at 11:08 am
An excellent read on the dunny
Edwina Harrison
July 31, 2017 at 11:33 am
Your grandson beautiful 💕 Still in awe of people swimming so early!! And what a perfect sunrise, thanks Simon 👍🐳
Edwina Harrison
July 31, 2017 at 11:33 am
😳😂🙄
Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad
July 31, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Thanks Simon 😊
It was a fantastic couple of weeks and two awesome swims 🐳
Really looking forward to having a few swims with you all in ~10days when we’ll be in Manly for almost a week 😜👍
Cheers for now
Jules
Paul
July 31, 2017 at 2:40 pm
Major congrats, Julie. Your achievements are so impressive.
Would love to meet you and hear your stories when you’re in Sydney, but I’ll be away.
Recover well.
Lips
July 31, 2017 at 3:59 pm
Well done Jules!!
There should be a B&B badge for the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. Or maybe 3x badges. I’ll propose a motion at the next AGM.
Look forward to seeing you in Manly soon!
Jenny :)
July 31, 2017 at 5:46 pm
Awesome swim Jules, what an inspiration!
Joanne Coughlan
August 1, 2017 at 10:41 am
Congratulations Julie. What’s next?