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Coach McGuirk
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Coach McGuirk

I got pile driven while body surfing in Miami when I was in my early 20's.

I managed to get both palms down into the sand to brace for impact, but the wave was so powerful my arms were about useless stopping my head from getting driven in. I used one of my 9 lives that day, I think. I never experienced waves like that in VB or OC, the only other beaches I had been used to. Later, some cops came by enforcing a no swimming rule because someone had drowned that day a couple of blocks away. They didn't need to worry about me getting back in there, ha.
Posted: 06/10/2026 at 02:02 PM ET
(In response to this post by Stork)

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It’s hammering at the Wedge here in Newport Beach……
CrystalCoveHokie • 06/10/26 11:54 AM ET
Outer banks of NC have been hit hard with rip currents. Drowning here on
DonHo-kieHi • 06/11/26 06:12 AM ET
News reported a 5 year old girl was…
Hokiel • 06/10/26 10:04 PM ET
Am as sure as I can be that I have no idea what this means.**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/10/26 04:36 PM ET
Some totally gnarly waves, dude!**
Freddyburg Hokie • 06/10/26 05:12 PM ET
Kawabunga? Or is it cowabunghole? Cawabunga?**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/10/26 05:21 PM ET
Capybunga!
MP4VT2004 • 06/10/26 08:11 PM ET
Newport Beach considered closing The Wedge at one time
Burruss Writer • 06/10/26 01:43 PM ET
Hopefully it all calms down by Monday as my son will be lifeguarding….
CrystalCoveHokie • 06/10/26 03:13 PM ET
Burchart breaks boards Barny.... **
Vtskier1 • 06/10/26 01:31 PM ET
Went surfing once and pretty sure I got concussed.
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/10/26 01:04 PM ET
I lost a tooth at HB then a week later ride a rip tide at Pacific Beach
Happy Dog • 06/10/26 05:12 PM ET
Next thing you knew, you're all over Europe slurping beers and ales. Sad.**
PhotoHokieNC • 06/10/26 04:37 PM ET
My son was a pretty high level bodyboarder when younger. We know of two who
Stork • 06/10/26 01:42 PM ET
Outer banks wave almost paralyze me
VaTechie • 06/10/26 09:27 PM ET
Ditto! Also sanded most of the skin off of my belly.. but what fun!**
DonHo-kieHi • 06/10/26 11:37 PM ET
I got pile driven while body surfing in Miami when I was in my early 20's. ◄
Coach McGuirk • 06/10/26 02:02 PM ET
Yea, it doesn’t get publicized much. The injuries.**
Stork • 06/10/26 02:23 PM ET
TK was paralyzed from body surfing. A roomie of mine at one point.**
Brown Water • 06/10/26 02:07 PM ET
Gnarly!**
Burruss Writer • 06/10/26 01:03 PM ET
That's rad, broheim**
Brown Water • 06/10/26 01:01 PM ET
Well, I'll tell you, Stu, I did battle some humongous waves!**
Chris ColemanAdmin • 06/10/26 01:05 PM ET
Pretty wild**
Stork • 06/10/26 12:38 PM ET
totally pitted**
ModerateHokie • 06/10/26 12:31 PM ET
TWSS**
HokieDan95 • 06/10/26 12:03 PM ET