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Following the Atlantic coast line on a summer morning I envied this mans view.

Wetsuit Surfing

Studying best plan of entry.

Here we go.

Riding the waves.

Hanging out with a few friends until the right wave comes along.

Polar Bear Plunge

Lots of fun things to see at the New Years Day Polar Bear Plunge in East Hampton. Children, dogs, men, women and Santa braving the chilly ocean water. In all of their favor a baumy temp of 43, just a few degrees warmer than the water. But to keep everyone warm and safe a bonfire, EMT's standing by and an apparent preference for Ugg boots.

Life On The Beach

Despite living only 200 yards away from the beach I always manage to miss the annual lifeguard competition held at Main beach in East Hampton. That is until today when suddenly up sprouted the American flag...aha...competition time! Tens of tanned muscled men and women running on the hazy hot beach and swimming in the wild ocean to showcase their life saving talents. There were awards to be won but I'm sure just challenging themselves against other great lifeguards was their mission for today. I'm glad I got to watch all the excitement.

This lifeguard was taking people out to deeper water so they could be "rescued"

Lining up for the big race

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Running around the flag was the halfway point

Trailing the racers

In last place but still doing better than most people

Stand Up Paddle Surfing

I've been trying to take a picture of this guy for a couple of years, but usually when I spot him he is either too far away or I didn't have my camera. On days the ocean is calm he can be seen paddling back and forth between jetties. It looks like fun and therapeutic, also quite a workout but the scared of water thing would get in my way!