Windsurfers move fast along the shoreline of the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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Karla George, of Rio, her son Dale George (left), 12, and friend Aiden Kasten (right), 8, spend time outside near the turbulent Indian River Lagoon near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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A few boaters and windsurfers move around on the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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Ron Ternullo, of Stuart, gets ready windsurf in the turbulent Indian River Lagoon off of Indian RiverSide Park in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area wait for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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Karla George, of Rio, watches the choppy Indian River Lagoon near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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Aiden Kasten, 8, turns away after watching the rising Indian River Lagoon at the boat ramp near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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Ron Ternullo, of Stuart, windsurfs past the shore in the turbulent Indian River Lagoon off of Indian RiverSide Park in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area wait for the effects from Hurricane Dorian. "I'm going to have a coronary if I don't get out there," he said, while on shore.

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Aiden Kasten, 8, looks for his lost flip flop in a puddle while watching the rising Indian River Lagoon with his friend, Dale George (left), 12, at the boat ramp near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.

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  • Karla George, of Rio, her son Dale George (left), 12, and friend Aiden Kasten (right), 8, spend time outside near the turbulent Indian River Lagoon near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.2 of 8
  • A few boaters and windsurfers move around on the Indian River Lagoon in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.3 of 8
  • Ron Ternullo, of Stuart, gets ready windsurf in the turbulent Indian River Lagoon off of Indian RiverSide Park in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area wait for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.4 of 8
  • Karla George, of Rio, watches the choppy Indian River Lagoon near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.5 of 8
  • Aiden Kasten, 8, turns away after watching the rising Indian River Lagoon at the boat ramp near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.6 of 8
  • Ron Ternullo, of Stuart, windsurfs past the shore in the turbulent Indian River Lagoon off of Indian RiverSide Park in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area wait for the effects from Hurricane Dorian. "I'm going to have a coronary if I don't get out there," he said, while on shore.7 of 8
  • Aiden Kasten, 8, looks for his lost flip flop in a puddle while watching the rising Indian River Lagoon with his friend, Dale George (left), 12, at the boat ramp near the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019, as people in the area prepare for the effects from Hurricane Dorian.8 of 8

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JENSEN BEACH — The words “Hurricane Dorian” mean something entirely different to Ron Ternullo. 

“It’s awesome out here,” Ternullo said. 

The Stuart resident had his windsurfing gear ready to go. He strapped up and began to head into the water at Indian RiverSide Park. 

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He said the water Monday morning wasn’t too choppy, and was most similar to conditions in the winter. Ternullo turned, and before sailing away, said:

“I’m going to have a coronary if I don’t get out there.” 

After a quick ride, Ternullo returned back to adjust his gear. It was “pretty tolerable” out there. He quickly fixed his sail before heading back out. 

“Once you get over the anxiety, which is usually what stops everyone from going out,” Ternullo said. “it’s a ball.” 

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