The South Bay Dozen is an annual waterman/waterwoman’s event that is open to the public, but whose participants are primarily Los Angles County lifeguard and their kids. This years competitors included 10-time Molokai Paddleboard Race champion Jamie Mitchell, of Australia, and top ranked outrigger and stand up paddleboard racer Danny Ching of Redondo. Mitchell won the stand-up paddleboard race and Ching won the outrigger canoe race.
Despite the caliber of the competitors, the competition, organized by Los Angeles County lifeguards Brian and Mike Murphy, more fun than cutthroat oriented.
Competitors can participate in any or all of 12 events, which include paddleboard, swimming, surf ski and dory races. This year’s South Bay Dozen was held Saturday, July 8 at Torrance Beach. The event benefits the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. The JMMF offers ocean therapy to kids and military veterans. For more about the Jimmy Miller Foundation visit JimmyMillerFoundation.org.
