Dodging Waves in Redcar - Memories of Redcar

 

A pastime now consigned to the past. The reconstruction of the sea-wall at Redcar, to combat a threat of flooding which was minimal at worst, will kill this sport which has been enjoyed by generations of kids.

 

Rough sea at Redcar, with pier, 1978

Rough seas at Redcar, 1978

 

These photographs, from a larger series, were taken in 1980.

 

Dodging waves in Redcar - 1980

 

Dodging waves in Redcar - 1980

 

To show the sport continues, the following photos were taken in January, 2009

 

Dodging waves in Redcar - 2009

 

Dodging waves in Redcar - 2009