Paul McCartney strips down to a pair of patterned blue swimming shorts for a dip in the sea

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Sir Paul McCartney showcases his impressive physique as he strips down to a pair of patterned blue swimming shorts for a dip in the sea
By JACK NEWMAN 
FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 17 August 2020

It was recently revealed he could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island.

And Sir Paul Mcartney made the most of his downtime on Sunday as he enjoyed a day at the beach.

The former Beatle, 78, stripped down to a pair of blue swimming shorts as he paddled in the water.

Taking a dip: Sir Paul Mcartney made the most of his downtime on Sunday as he enjoyed a day at the beach

The rock legend showed off his impressive physique as he took to the sea in the Hamptons.

The star cut a stylish figure in the patterned shorts before he dried himself off with a grey towel.

The singer then donned a white t-shirt as he made his way home after the refreshing dip.

 
Stylish: The rock legend showed off his impressive physique as he took to the sea in the Hamptons


Refreshing: The star cut a stylish figure in the patterned shorts before he dried himself off with a grey towel

 
Making waves: The rockstar walked along the sand after his swim in the sea as he made the most of the sunny weather


Warming up: The Liverpudlian star then wrapped a grey towel around himself to dry off after the dip

It comes after reports earlier this month that the musician could become the next chief of an indigenous Canadian island after he was nominated as Chief for Walpole Island First Nation.

The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins.

He told TMZ that the Beatles star, along with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, 43, have been nominated by two eligible electors, making them official nominees.

Fighting fit: The 78-year-old looked in good shape as he clearly keeps up his fitness routine during lockdown

 
Relaxing: The superstar slipped into a pair of stylish blue shorts with white wave patterns across them 


Heading back: The singer then donned a white t-shirt as he made his way home after the refreshing dip

 
Outing: The Beatle showcased his enviable figure as he stepped out on to the beach near his Hamptons home


Chief Macca? Paul could become chief of indigenous Canadian island after being nominated to be the new leader just weeks before their election (pictured in 2018) 

The site reports that a 1968 loophole means that the Chief does not technically have to be part of the native community in order to be nominated.

It's unclear why Paul and Ryan were selected but unless they contact the Walpole Island office by Thursday to remove their names, they will remain legit candidates for Chief when the election takes place on September 19. 

And whoever wins, will be contacted by the First Nation and the candidate would either have to take up office or officially resign. 

TMZ also report: 'The Chief is similar to a mayor - they are the head of the council and the voice of the community, tasked with overseeing programs and services run by administrators. 

Stunning view: The island is a reservation on an island bordering Michigan and Canada ... according to the indigenous community's director of operations, James Jenkins

'Chief is the most respected position in Walpole Island First Nation, which has about 5,000 members.'

But if either Paul or Ryan wanted to take up the position, they would be required to move closer to the reservation.  

Looking back: The news comes after Paul revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970 (pictured in 1963)

The latest news comes after McCartney revealed he found it 'pretty hurtful' when he was blamed for breaking up The Beatles when the group parted ways in 1970.

Reflecting on the misconceptions he faced during his time with the band, the singer, spoke candidly with British GQ on Tuesday about how he felt at the time.

Saying people believed the band - which also consisted of John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - 'hated each other' after their split, Sir Paul clarified that the group simply had 'disputes' like any other family would.