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Surf Boat races

Following my previous images, more on the Surf Boat races held at our local beach due to wild weather at the site originally planned. The races consist of rowing out to and around offshore buoys, then heading back to shore - catching and surfing a good wave being an important part of the process. My first PiP shows a boat (fourth in) "getting it wrong" while surfing, luckily being able to regain control (second PiP) and the final PiP shows a boat surfing a wave well.

By way of background information, Surf Boats were developed in the early 20th century by Australian surf life saving clubs, to rescue endangered beach swimmers. The surf life saving clubs then began having competitions with them. The beach safety role now has been taken by jet skis and zodiacs, but Surf Boat competitions remain very popular in Australia and New Zealand.

I've been busy with "home duties" lately, which has kept me from ipernity, but I'm very glad to say that Pauline's condition has improved over the time since she returned home (maybe too early) from hospital.
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LotharW said:

Da ist Kraft gefragt... ***
5 years ago ( translate )

Annalia S. said:

Really nice images and interesting caption, George. Glad to hear your wife is doing better.
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Well composed George.
Good to hear that it is going better with Pauline.
5 years ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Superbement rendue et les pips sont remarquables...
Heureux d'apprendre que Pauline votre femme va rentrer chez vous.
Bon Dimanche.
5 years ago ( translate )

Karen's Place said:

It all looks very exciting and fun, George, and is a well-captured series.

It's so refreshing to see some summer images. :)
5 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Excellent series!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
5 years ago ( translate )

Naturist said:

na Mädels, jetzt geht es los...
reizend angezogen seid ihr auch noch!
5 years ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

Good to see, George! So much happier than bushfires, isn’t it?
Love to you both.
5 years ago

Pam J said:

A PIECE OF PARADISE !!

GO FOR IT PAULINE... YOU WILL GET STRONG AND WELL AGAIN.
5 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

★彡 Good work. Have a lovely new week 彡★ ⭐
5 years ago ( translate )

* ઇଓ * said:

A wonderful series, George!
Great to read that Pauline's getting better. Still my best wishes for her recovery.
5 years ago

RHH said:

Great action photos, George, and such good news about Pauline. All the best to both of you.
5 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Fabulous colour and detail in these pictures George. I am so pleased to hear your wife's condition has much improved since being home. The familiarity of home is a great help and healer I always think.
5 years ago

©UdoSm said:

As a former regatta sailor, I find this a fantastic and very dynamic sport...
5 years ago

Annemarie said:

interesting sport!
5 years ago ( translate )