The heat and humidity were just a precursor for what turned out to be several hotly contested battles in the water during the 10th annual Barnegat Bay Challenge, hosted by the Ship Bottom Beach Patrol on Aug. 29.
Whether competitors were stroking surf skis, paddling with their arms, pushing along a standup board with a paddle or cruising through the 5-mile course in a Van Duyne surf boat, the races to the finish weren’t without some excitement as they made their way to the bay beach at 13th…
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