Portrait of César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
Portrait of César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway...READ ON
Portrait of César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
2 / 11
César Andrade walking toward the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
César Andrade walking toward the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021....READ ON
César Andrade walking toward the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
While some people challenge themselves to swim once a year in ‘polar bear’ events, Cesar Andrade swims in cold water every day at Rockaway Beach in New York City.
Andrade said that he swims in cold water to improve his physical and mental health. He mentioned that a lot of people battle with impostor syndrome in their everyday lives. Swimming in cold water removes those feelings - and gives him the confidence to overcome fear.
“I want to feel harmony with the universe… and feel alive,” he said. “self-doubt is our worst enemy.”
(photos and interview made on Dec. 13, 2021)
--
The story behind the photos:
I normally swim or surf in the ocean every day. I always carry a small, toy point and shoot film camera with me when I go out to the water. That day, the waves were not that great, so I swam. The beach was empty because of the cold temperature. I wear a 6mm wetsuit with boots, hood, and gloves in cold water. That day the temperature was nearly 48° F. The water temperature displayed nearly the same ~ 46°F. No wind. After I completed my swim, I saw a man walking toward the rocks. He began changing his clothes and my curiosity struck...
4 / 11
César Andrade's gear and preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
César Andrade's gear and preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway...READ ON
César Andrade's gear and preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
5 / 11
Portrait of César Andrade post cold water swim. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
Portrait of César Andrade post cold water swim. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13,...READ ON
Portrait of César Andrade post cold water swim. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
6 / 11
César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC....READ ON
César Andrade preparing to enter 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
7 / 11
César Andrade warming up near the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
César Andrade warming up near the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021....READ ON
César Andrade warming up near the shoreline. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
8 / 11
Portrait of César Andrade before he gears up to go swim in 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
Portrait of César Andrade before he gears up to go swim in 46° F ocean water....READ ON
Portrait of César Andrade before he gears up to go swim in 46° F ocean water. Rockaway Beach, NYC. Dec.13, 2021. Credit: Andrés Guerrero
While some people challenge themselves to swim once a year in ‘polar bear’ events, Cesar Andrade swims in cold water every day at Rockaway Beach in New York City.
Andrade said that he swims in cold water to improve his physical and mental health. He mentioned that a lot of people battle with impostor syndrome in their everyday lives. Swimming in cold water removes those feelings - and gives him the confidence to overcome fear.
“I want to feel harmony with the universe… and feel alive,” he said. “self-doubt is our worst enemy.”
(photos and interview made on Dec. 13, 2021)
--
The story behind the photos:
I normally swim or surf in the ocean every day. I always carry a small, toy point and shoot film camera with me when I go out to the water. That day, the waves were not that great, so I swam. The beach was empty because of the cold temperature. I wear a 6mm wetsuit with boots, hood, and gloves in cold water. That day the temperature was nearly 48° F. The water temperature displayed nearly the same ~ 46°F. No wind. After I completed my swim, I saw a man walking toward the rocks. He began changing his clothes and my curiosity struck...
While some people challenge themselves to swim once a year in ‘polar bear’ events, Cesar Andrade swims in cold water every day at Rockaway Beach in New York City.
Andrade said that he swims in cold water to improve his physical and mental health. He mentioned that a lot of people battle with impostor syndrome in their everyday lives. Swimming in cold water removes those feelings - and gives him the confidence to overcome fear.
“I want to feel harmony with the universe… and feel alive,” he said. “self-doubt is our worst enemy.”
(photos and interview made on Dec. 13, 2021)
--
The story behind the photos:
I normally swim or surf in the ocean every day. I always carry a small, toy point and shoot film camera with me when I go out to the water. That day, the waves were not that great, so I swam. The beach was empty because of the cold temperature. I wear a 6mm wetsuit with boots, hood, and gloves in cold water. That day the temperature was nearly 48° F. The water temperature displayed nearly the same ~ 46°F. No wind. After I completed my swim, I saw a man walking toward the rocks. He began changing his clothes and my curiosity struck...