Surf’s up: Dozens of Santas take to the waves in Barcelona

A fundraiser this weekend saw dozens of Father Christmas's take to the waves with their boards in Barcelona - all in aid of a good cause.

Published: 21 December 2015 10:04 CET

Surf's up: Dozens of Santas take to the waves in Barcelona

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Paddle boarding is really taking off along Spain's coasts, and aficianados of the watersport ditched their usual wetsuits for a very different look this weekend when they took part in a Christmas charity paddle.

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Dozens of people took to the sea dressed as Santa Claus, complete with red suit, white beard and red Christmas hat.

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The event, which took place on Sunday, was in aid of local charity Amics del Hospital del Mar which is raising money to built a special children's area in the local hospital.

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The event was organized by Moloka'i surf centre, based in Barcelona.

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