Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California.

When crew members of your escort boat wear jackets and hats and several layers of clothing, you know you are into for a long, tough swim. When umbrellas are used instead of sunscreen, you know it is going to be tough.

Photos from the 60th Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean in Quebec, Canada this weekend.

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