Start of the 2009 Cold Hands Paddle

Paddlers getting ready to race at Cabrillo Beach

Competitors paddling out to the starting line

Competitors paddled out before the race to honor the late Stephen Dempsey

Competitors spread the ashes of the late Stephen Dempsey

Competitors spread the ashes of the late Stephen Dempsey

Competitors spread the ashes of the late Stephen Dempsey

Competitors spread the ashes of the late Stephen Dempsey

Lifeguard Ruben Carmona paddling during the annual "Cold Hands Paddle" competition held at Cabrillo Beach.

Lifeguard Fred Sardisco paddling during the annual "Cold Hands Paddle" competition held at Cabrillo Beach.