Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Winter Surfer/ Watery Wednesday

Surfing Lake Ontario's waves, Hamilton, December 27

The temperature was below freezing but the wetsuit apparently kept this surfer feeling toasty.

Waves...but nothing as huge as those seen at Ocean Beach, California

Hey, Californians! Don't laugh!! These are pretty big waves for Lake Ontario. :)

You can find more photos celebrating Watery Wednesday at http://waterywednesday.blogspot.com

 
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35 comments:

  1. KathyJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I his wet suit doesn't spring a leak! Brrrr!

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  2. Sally in WAJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    We watched a couple of surfers along the Oregon coast last week. Good thing they have dry suits!

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  3. RobinJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Yikes! You'd have to be awfully dedicated to do that, even with the wetsuit. Better him than me...

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  4. JanJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Your little aside about OB, made me laugh out loud. These are great captures and he's one tough dude. Bob used to do triathlons, and I can attest that wet suits are great insulators.

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  5. kayerjJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    It's only my opinion--but I think he's nuts.

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  6. HalcyonJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I doubt he was "toasty" even with the wetsuit. He's certainly courageous!

    All the best to you and yours in 2011. May your year be filled with joy and love.

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  7. Elisa N ViajesJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    He looks gorgeous!

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  8. GeorgeJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Wetsuit or not, I don't think I would go surfing in those temperatures.

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  9. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 4, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    oh that would be cold. Some people in Scotland jump into the sea, naked (or almost so) on New Years Day! Really!

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  10. LowellJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    You have confirmed for me once again that some people are just plain nuts!

    I guess it takes all kinds. And the nuts can be fun to watch and take photos of!

    Brrrrr!

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  11. JamesJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    The thought of surfing on a lake never occurred to me. I bet it's really cold but fun to watch.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    out here in norcal, they have to wear the suit all year round.

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  13.  gmirageJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    homaygad! I won't dare...I'm already having second thoughts skating on a frozen lake but I'd surely turn away from surfing with water that cold! Great shots btw

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  14. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Maybe when I was a lot younger. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I'm not laughing -- it's a lot colder than CA, wet suit or no. Very nice picture.

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  16. SquirrelQueenJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Great shots, I'll bet he didn't have to fight the crowds to ride his board. I never thought about waves on lakes before.

    Through Squirrel Eyes

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  17. MichelleJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my...just too cold for that!

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  18. KateJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Brave, but foolish, surfer (my humble opinion!).

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  19. MomgenJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow that is cool! Happy WW!

    Mine is here

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  20. PaulieJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Interesting! I understand his mentality tho -- I would play in the snow even if it was a blizzard. . .

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  21. JackJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Nice composition. I can't even begin to think about how cold it must be.

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  22. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 4, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    thinking of the icy water makes me shiver. You didn't go and swim on 31 dec?

    Even here, it is warm, I don't swi.

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  23. RandyJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I wonder if that suit really does keep them warm or if they just love the sport so much they just don't care about the cold. Nice shots.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    i admire the surfer's dedication!:p

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  25. tinyskilletJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    So often the big waves are in bad weather...even cold! Here it's before a storm or hurricane.

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  26. LindyJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Too cold for me! Great photos though.

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  27. Martha ZJanuary 4, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I guess you take your waves where you find them.

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  28. IreneJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Happy New Year!

    Brrrr, looks cold, even with a wetsuit!

    Irene

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  29. VPJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    He must like this very much, I won't go near that water to save my life!

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  30. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I wish you and yours a Happy 2011!
    Cheers!

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  31. Hootin AnniJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    wet suit or no wet suit.........nice bod!!! LOL

    My Watery Wednesday Link

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  32. YoshiJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    The first photo is stunning. Great capture. Love it!!!

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  33. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Oh, that makes me feel so cold!! Great capture.

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  34. eileeninmdJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Wow, I hope that wet suit keep him warm. The water has to be freezing cold. Great shots.

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  35. Beyond the Dog DishJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I my dear! I just can't imagine doing that! @Kathy, lol perfect

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