Lifeguard/surfboat workout

[rbgarr]

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/article_e2214ad3-20ae-5029-94d9-040e710399d9.html

[ahp]

These guys really sound like real professionals, in good shape. When I guarded at a beach on Long Island Sound, all we needed to do was pass the Red Cross Senior Life Saving course. We did not have any surf either.

[Thad Van Gilder]

My brother races these boats both in singles and doubles out of Strathmere, NJ. Although I can definitely not keep up with him, I have no problems taking our family's Van Duyne out in the surf.

Its all technique. I am far from in great shape, but I know how to put my weight against the oars. I really believe anyone can with practice.

Lifeguard boats are much more fun than ocean kayaks, and hold a lot more people.

-Thad

[rbgarr]

Strathmere is a great place. My daughter's in-laws all get together there on July 4. The family patriarch 'publishes a daily paper' of the previous day's doings and schedule for the upcoming day: The Strathmere Harold :D