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When people think of Santa Claus, the imagination jumps to his mighty sleigh traveling through the night sky. Well, in the modern era Santa might be a bit more interested in traveling the high seas. Along Florida’s Space Coast, an annual Christmas Eve fundraiser saw more than 500 surfers show up decked out in Santa suits and beards. These jolly fellows engaged in friendly competition and water athletics — and they raised nearly $50,000 in the process. Just like the gifts from Saint Nick himself, this money will be going to the low-income families who need it most. Let’s just hope Santa keeps his bag of presents dry if he’s going to be surfing around the world.

Next time Santa should hold the competition at home.