Fins sit in the sand during the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach. Staff photo: Tim Hunt.

Spectators gather to watch the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach. Staff photo: Tim Hunt.

Sam Donahue puts on his fins before competing in the rookie division of the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing ...

Vero Beach Lifeguard Todd Rapp competes in the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach. Staff photo: Tim ...

Russ King competes in the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach. Staff photo: Tim Hunt.

Todd Rhoten competes in the inaugural Shore lb Bodysurfing competition at South Beach. Staff photo: Tim Hunt.