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Surfers Circumnavigate Manhattan for Charity

081808surfnyc.jpg Photo courtesy Sea Paddle.

The surf was definitely not up on the city's waterways today, but that didn't stop a crowd of surfers from hanging ten in a paddle parade around Manhattan. The surreal sight of men and women standing on boards as they paddled up the East River was brought to you by Sea Paddle NYC, the second annual fundraiser for autism charities and the Surfers' Environmental Alliance. Razor Apple reports the 28 mile odyssey started at South Street Seaport at 9 a.m. this morning and finished in Battery Park City this afternoon. More photos here.

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By John Del Signore in on August 18, 2008 5:52 PM

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  • cleanfish

    Look on how CLEAN the river looks. Simply amazing! When it does not rain for 4+ days, it is safe to actually swim.

  • NannyState

    What an image! I hope none of them fell into that water.

  • WestVillageVintage

    I used to have a re-occurring dream about water skiing in the harbor. It's almost come true! Aloha water lovers!!

  • OrchardSt

    gerry lopez and keith malloy qualify.

  • Spirit of 76

    Seems to me sit-down kayaks would be so much easier than standing up for several hours. But different, um, strokes for different folks.

  • gregroth

    Jesus Christ Would You Look At That.

  • escherichia

    that's not REAL surfing.

  • moocowtoo

    omg that photo is hilarious! i love this city.

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