8:17 a.m. — Light in the clouds over Texada Island, New Year’s Day, seen from Willingdon Beach, Powell River, qathet Region, B.C.

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New Year’s Day, Willingdon Beach, Powell River, qathet Region, B.C.

Cloudy, 8°C.
Water temp: 7.9°C.

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2024 Polar Bear Swim, New Year’s Day, crew of the coast guard lifeboat Cape Caution nearby in case of need, Willingdon Beach, Powell River, qathet Region, B.C.

Cloudy, 8°C.
Water temp: 7.9°C.
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New Year’s Day, Willingdon Beach, Powell River, qathet Region, B.C.

Cloudy, 8°C.
Water temp: 7.9°C.

Nikon D200
AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 G IF-ED

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New Year’s Day, Willingdon Beach, Powell River, qathet Region, B.C.

Cloudy, 8°C.
Water temp: 7.9°C.

Nikon D200
AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm ƒ/2.8 G IF-ED

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