Paddlers, Swimmers, Dories, Lifeguards... Oh My!...

Wasn't that just Swell!?...   The 2013 Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival was one for the ages!  Saturday, June 8, 2013 saw Huge Surf from the Southern Swell that was predicted early in the week and which this past Tuesday, June 4th, SwellMagnet.com opined:

"This is a deepwater swell and will have plenty of muscle to it, so be ready to do battle!"

Our response:  They weren't kidding!     :-)

Every event witnessed and experienced 'carnage'.  And when we say carnage, we mean multiple rescues by L.A. County Ocean Lifeguards of swimmers in distress; paddlers getting hammered by the huge sets of waves, not to mention the strong lateral current hoovering toward the pier.  The dory crews got slammed too! Mother Nature was, indeed, large and in charge on this day.

So if you didn't get a chance to witness this carnival of ocean fun, have a look at the following blog posts which we've published for your consideration and entertainment.  Enjoy!

•  Lifeguard Rescue:  Anticipation

     http://countyrecurrent.blogspot.com/2013/06/lifeguard-rescue-anticipation.html

•  Rescues, Vigilance And More Rescues!...

     http://countyrecurrent.blogspot.com/2013/06/rescue-vigilence-and-more-rescues.html

•  Run-Swim-Run:  It's A Family Affair...

     http://countyrecurrent.blogspot.com/2013/06/run-swim-run-its-family-affair.html

•  Faces In The Crowd...

     http://countyrecurrent.blogspot.com/2013/06/faces-in-crowd.html

(All photos above by & Copyright Will Maguire 2013. All Rights Reserved.)

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And if that isn't enough to whet your appetite, here are some other links to photos and video taken at this same event:

•  Santa Monica Pier Paddle 2013, Photos by Ross W. Prout

     http://rwprout.smugmug.com/SUP/PierPaddle2013/29877195_66nH3b#!i=2563011415&k=v967KPK

•  Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race

     http://californiastandup.com/2013-santa-monica-pier-paddleboard-race/

 •  Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard & Ocean Festival Video

     http://californiastandup.com/santa-monica-pier-paddleboard-ocean-festival-video/

•  Santa Monica Paddleboard Fest 2013: Photos by Bob Beresh

     http://bobberesh.smugmug.com/Sports/Santa-Monica-Paddleboard-Fest/29874775_J9W27v/2562790226_3J2cH26#!i=2562764143&k=gHrHCxr

note:  This photo album includes a gnarly 5-photo sequence of the IZOD dory getting swallowed by a Humongous Wave!

•  Five minutes of carnage. Women's 1-mile swim start 

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOK8sC2CMj4

•  Paddleboard Race - Six12Media

     http://www.six12media.com/Surfing/Santa-Monica-Pier-Paddleboard/Paddleboard-Race/29883608_Hnn9nF#!i=2563818555&k=mpj9VDh

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What a Fantastic Event!  Everyone that participated in the events of the day was tested.  A Spectacular Event that seems to be getting bigger and better each and every year.  The inclusiveness of this Annual Event is a testament to its success.  And this year Mother Nature invited herself along for the ride and for that we say:  Thank you very much!

That's all, Folks!

Until next time......


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