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Mary Regan

Chain Surfers

Young men ‘chain surf’ at a Sydney rockpool, challenging the crashing waves, sometimes swept away, and swimming back for more. The pool was officially closed but nothing would stop the thrill-seekers. I was fascinated with the group looking on, not brave enough, or maybe too smart, to join in

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Chain Surfers

Young men ‘chain surf’ at a Sydney rockpool, challenging the crashing waves, sometimes swept away, and swimming back for more. The pool was officially closed but nothing would stop the thrill-seekers. I was fascinated with the group looking on, not brave enough, or maybe too smart, to join in

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