Sandpiper on a Sunday in San Clemente

The sandpiper was out for a stroll on the southside of the San Clemente Pier on this sunny Sunday morning

Sunday morning

Beautiful morning with shirtsleeve weather (for me) in February, shot this looking north from the San Clemente Pier.

Angry Ocean

It's understandable...grumpy this early in the morning should be a natural right.

Last Sunday Sunrise of 2019

One final early morning session at La Jolla Cove for 2019.

Dawn Patrol

North side of the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach early morning on Sunday October 20, 2019.

Going the other way

Heading south on the south side of the Crystal Pier. Dawn patrol shot on Sunday October 20, 2019.

Not ideal entry (II)

Seconds after a related picture of the same crew.

Not ideal entry (I)

The race included three laps, with one member of each boat exiting and running to shore at the end of each lap. Returning to the boat on the fly was the challenge, and occasional hazard.

Rowing and waves

Pushing through the surf.

Close call

Tough to row when the boats are this close. The race was (arguably) decided on a collision out near the buoys.

Moving the boat

Getting the boat in position.

White

Most of the boats had sponsors of some sort. The announcers just kept referring to this one as the 'white boat.'

Before you paddle...

Gotta get the boat lined up.

Balance

Working on the balance for dory boat race entrance.

Racing

Competitors competing their event in the 2-man Rescue Relay.

Good morning

Competitor getting warmed up at the Ocean Festival lifeguard competition.

Not avoiding the obvious

So wanting to make burger jokes. So many tasty options. Must... resist.

Getting ready for that first cold dip.

Long Beach Lifeguard at the 2019 lifeguard competition at the San Clemente Ocean Festival.

Getting the boat from land to sea.

Early morning prep work for the dory boat races at the Greatest Show on Surf.

Combining styles

This gentleman with a foiled SUP had the water off Oceano Dunes all to himself.