Santa Cruz Rough Water Swim 2009

This morning Andrew and his co-worker Warren participated in the Santa Cruz Rough Water Swim. The "true" racers look down on those who wear wetsuits so please forgive Andrew's novice status. The race was a perfect mile swim around the Boardwalk pier. The best time was 16 minutes and Andrew came in around the 23 minute mark. Not bad for a wetsuit wearing swimmer!

Walking towards registration:


This town is so fun to look at:


Warren & Andrew ready to go:


Legit:


Waiting:


Lifeguards getting briefed:


Life guard boats ready:


Three minute warning:


And they're off:


Starting out:


Around the pier:


The finish line waiting for action:


Here they come:


Getting closer:


How to keep a baby busy while harnessed in a stroller:


First ones out of the water (you might be able to see the sea lion that swam around the finish line the whole time):


Andrew finishing the race:


Warren finishing:


All done!


Blake is so proud of his daddy: