Surfing in winter (10 shots).

And that Atlantic Ocean water is colder than cold :)

Doctor's orders are that I must walk as much as I can to clear up the calcified arteries that I am starting to suffer from, and so, we took a long stroll on the beach. As usual there were people out there in the sea and I managed to get some of the surfers on camera. We can do so much when we are younger, and at my age I cannot even attempt to take a board and to try and surf as I can bet you that I will either drown or break some bones that I don't even know that I have.

It must be an exhilarating experience to be out there riding on the waves, and we even have some female surfers out there, as you can see in the first picture. I think it's also very healthy as all the muscles are exercised, to keep a balance on the board that is tossed about by the power of the wild Atlantic Ocean. Fortunately, this section of the sea is in a bay that tames the wild waves from coming in from the ocean. All really picturesque, and we love the smell of the salty ocean air.

Did I say it helps with balancing?

I still cannot figure out what that pipe below the board's functions are.

Someone hit the water, and I don't know if it is the guy in the picture above, as I just walked along clicking away with my camera.

These guys have a very stressful time to keep the peace on the sea, but they are very brave as they cruise along to help whoever gets into trouble.

There in the background is the guy with the pipe below the board again. He obviously doesn't need paddles, because that pipe is driving the board.

A great action shot here below.

And finally, just another surfer in action.

Oh, to be young again, as in my young days there were no women surfers. I am sure that these two ladies are going to have a nice time out there on the waves.

Woman power has come a long way since the 50's and I think it is a good thing, as the ladies bring a balance, not only in life, but also in politics. Some might not agree with me, but yeah as they say in life, love and charity belongs to all of us. We have had one of the warmest winters in a long time and a big worry is that we did not have our full quota of winter rainfall. The fruit trees are already blossoming, and I will soon show you some early flowers, as the trees think that they are already in spring.
Such is life.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the story.

Photos by Zac Smith. All-Rights-Reserved.

Camera: Canon PowershotSX70HS Bridge camera.

Until next time, cheers!