Getting the boat from land to sea.

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

Getting ready for that first cold dip.

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

Not avoiding the obvious

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

Good morning

Competitor getting warmed up at the Ocean Festival lifeguard competition.

Racing

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

Balance

Working on the balance for dory boat race entrance.

Before you paddle...

Gotta get the boat lined up.

White

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

Moving the boat

Getting the boat in position.

Close call

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

Rowing and waves

Pushing through the surf.

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.

Not ideal entry (II)

Seconds after a related picture of the same crew.