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July 6th, 2025 The RUN is 23 out of 23 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were waist high waves on 6-29-25 and on 7-4-25.


THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. January 13th, 2025 was 59 WEEKS!

NEXT BLOG July 20th, 2025.
All future Blogs will be posted on the 1st and 3rd week of every month (give or take a day or two). *Also in the event of any significant swell I will post the week of that swell. Although the blog is now bi-weekly, I'm certainly not gonna pass up a decent swell. So while it's basically going to be every other week, I left it open for some wiggle room.



HAPPY 4th OF JULY. TEXAS FLOOD. LB PASSES AT 61.
BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL PASSES WHILE BIG UGLY WAR IN UKRAINE
GRINDS ON. WAITING ON THE FIRST TROPICAL STORM OF 2025!



FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS OR SO, I HAVE TAKEN A PHOTO OF MIKEY MORAN SURFING ON THE 4th WITH A FLAG IN HIS HAND.
I'm stoked that our little tradition is still going strong.



LYNDON BYERS PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK. HE WAS 61.

Being a youth hockey coach I became friends with other dads who had similar lifestyles. Kevin Grondin and I spent many weekends at the ice cold Hockey Rinks. In fact, so did Cory and the other moms. Another parent coach was Tom Williams who lived the next street over from me. He loved hockey and the Bruins. He was a police officer on Cape Ann when he approached me to play in a Bruins Alumni game. At the time, I was good friends with ex-Boston Bruins player Ken Linseman who was skating on the Bruins Alumni team.

Kenny had given me a pair of his skates and a couple of his sticks with his number 13 on his sticks. I thought it would be funny if I didn’t tell Kenny I was skating on the other team that the Bruins were playing. I couldn’t wait to skate up to Kenny with his skates and his stick in my hand. Cory came to the game with our son Mackey. They were sitting in the stands when I was on the ice. Some of the Boston Bruins Alumni, besides Kenny, were Terry O’Reilly, Lyndon Byers, Johnny Buick, and a few others.

I was playing left wing, when suddenly Terry O’Reilly went skating by me stick handling like the pro that he is, when I somehow, miraculously, stole the puck from him. I stole the puck from Terry O’Reilly? Yup. There I was skating in on a breakaway! I couldn’t believe it, as I heard the announcer getting all excited as I was skating as fast as I could, heading for the goalie. It almost felt like I was in a dream.

Just when I was about 15 feet in front of the net Lyndon Byers came up from behind me and drilled me into the boards head first. Oh yes he did. He actually BOARDED me. Now, this was a fundraiser for the GPD. This was a NO CHECK game. There was absolutely NO need to hit me like that. I hit the boards so hard that it literally knocked me out cold.

For the second time in two years, I was knocked unconscious.

I remember hearing the air leave my head as I passed out. I also recall waking up and seeing Kenny Linseman bent over and saying “Ralph? What the hell…?”
Remember, he had no idea I was playing with the Gloucester Police Department. But there I was lying unconscious on the ice looking up at Kenny. Talk about my gag backfiring. I was so out of it, I couldn't formulate the words as I tried to explain to him why I was there.

The next thing I knew, I was sitting up against the boards with people all around me. The game had come to a full stop. Eventually, I carefully got up and skated over to the bench and sat down. Apparently, I was done. Every single Bruin skated over to our bench to check on me. Including Terry O’Reilly. Every Bruin except Lyndon Byers. What an asshole. The next thing I knew, there was an ambulance there. What? Yup it’s true. They called an ambulance. My poor wife and son had to witness all of this. Me being strapped to a gurney and off to the ER I went. All true.

Turns out I had a bad concussion and a bad sprained neck.

In hindsight, I could have broken my neck. In front of my wife and kid. LB was an idiot. Later when Tom Williams played the videotape of the game, you can actually hear the game announcer saying, “OH A HUGE HIT BY LB!!” Really? This is a charity fundraiser and this moron slams me into the boards? What the f**k?

By the way, BOARDING is a 5-minute major in the NHL and could also be a game misconduct. Read that again. Boarding is a 5 minute major penalty in the pros and could also be a game misconduct. Depending on the severity of the hit. I would have to think that me being knocked unconscious would result in a game misconduct.

Thankfully, Kenny called me later that night to check on me. I was more embarrassed than anything else. And I was also so very thankful that I wasn’t really hurt badly. As I said, I could have been hurt really bad or worse. Once again, I dodged another bullet. I must have a guardian angel watching over me. I used to fantasize about running into LB somewhere outside of the hockey arena and letting him know how I really felt about him and challenging him to a “one on one” gentleman’s dual. But he and I don’t hang around in the same places. I'm sober and he's not.

Just as well. He died at 61. I'm 74 and still going.

I have no sympathy for him, but I do for his wife and son. Ironic isn't it? I mean my wife and son were present when he boarded me at a charity game and almost broke my neck or worse. I hope some of my friends are there greeting him in purgatory and reminding him of what he did to me.
Especially my friend Joe Somogyi. I hope Joe says hello to him.

I can still hear the announcer "OH A HUGE HIT BY LB!" What an asshole.

Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys. He was a close and dear friend of mine.

When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers.

Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.

ED'S CORNER July 6th, 2025



This is a photo of an unknown regular foot at the Wall on May 1st, 2008. Look at that hollow section. I wonder why he didn't hit the brakes and duck under that baby, .
Photo by Ed O'Connell

*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.

COMING MID to LATE SUMMER OF 2025



UPDATE: Fingers crossed. This is the NEW COVER and Back cover. CLICK ON THIS IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE full cover. The book will be done by mid Summer. By mid I mean late July or early August 2025. Click on the image above to see the full cover and back cover endorsements.
And this book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.

SAM GEORGE'S NEW BOOK IS OUT! I'LL BE WRITING A REVIEW SOON. MEANWHILE CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO GET YOUR COPY.

Most of you reading this Blog already know who Sam George is. But for those of you who do not. Sam is an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and former editor of SURFER Magazine and SURFING Magazine.

He's also a dear friend that I have known since 1979. He along with Jeff Chamberlain are two of the most prolific writers of our Surfing lifestyle.



SAM and MATT GEORGE's books are both available on
DAP BOOKS

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE LARGER POSTER

It's that time of year again my friends. If you're an artist or you know know someone who is a an artist please pass the word about my annual surf art Blog. Now keep in mind this is for surf art only. SURF ART. In other words anything at all to do with surfing. and that can mean anything for a surfboard leaning a against a tree or a wet suit hanging on a hook drying out. Anything at all to do with surfing.

99% of my own personal surf art is just empty waves. But that's me.

If you have any sketches or drawings of waves and surfing send them off to me. If you have any paintings (in all mediums) send them off to me. I do not want any photos or any "ai" creations. I want something that you did personally, not some ai robot created art. It needs to be real. You know, something that you created.

THE 17th ANNUAL HIT THE BEACH



KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING FOR SKY



PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE IN TEXAS WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES IN THE FLOOD. AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL MISSING.



"SURFING, CLOSURE, AND LOVE HEALS ALL WOUNDS.” 

JIMMY DUNN HEADLINING THE CASINO! LET'S GO!

THIS IS BIG NEWS FOR OUR LOCAL COMIC/ACTOR.
Jimmy Dunn has earned his way to headlining status at the Casino his whole comic life. It would be great if we could fill the room for Jimmy. Let's get the word out and help promote this show. AUGUST 1st, 2025! Click on the ad above to buy tickets
and to see the larger version. Go on, don't be afraid. Click it.

ON AGAIN OFF AGAIN LOVE AFFAIR. MUSKY & TRUMPY.
Call it the BIG BEAUTIFUL BREAK UP.




So THE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL Passed through the Senate and the House. It was a tie vote until JD Vance came in to save the day for his bloated Orange boss. But not everyone was happy though. Most of the Dems were outraged and a few GOP members with balls spoke out against it. In fact, Elon Musk himself has once again gone against the Big Bloated Orange President and even threatened to start and fund a whole new political party. THE AMERICA Party. The Orange one is not too happy with his ex. Too bad. Back to this week's Meme.
The REAL"Fake News" the GITMO GAZZETTE was there for this historic signing. And once again Ole KSM had himself a front row seat to the Big Beautiful Bill Signing. No way Sheiky was gonna miss this big story. Though he was asked to leave when he asked Trump "When you gonna stop the BIG UGLY WAR in Ukraine?" Promises made-promises broken.

And so my friends, please take advantage of this weekly photo shop of the mastermind who planned 9-11 and resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent civilians by KSM (Khalid Sheik Mohammed). *Note to self -must pick up a case of broken promises at Home Depot this week.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY SOFIA RIZZO July 6th, 2025!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rick Evans July 2nd, 2025!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA July 4th, 2025!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Grandpa John Rastl July 12th, 2025!
ROT IN PRISON BRYAN KOHBERGER CONFESSED MURDERER OF FOUR COLLEGE STUDENTS.
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."

Please Support ALL The photographers who contribute to
Ralph's Pic Of The Week every week for the last 19 years.
** BUY a HIGH RES Photo from any of the weeks on RPOTW.
Remember my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.

Ralph

SAM GEORGE CUTTING BACK AT LITTLE APPLE BAY IN TORTOLA.
This photo brings back such fond memories. January 1979 me and the late JT met Jeff Chamberlain and Sam George in the BVI and have remained close friends until today. At some point I am going to write a review of Sam's book CHILD OF STORMS. Same is one of the best writers of our Surf World. In fact, I'd call him the best. Or at the very least one of the best in the world. And the same goes for his longtime friend Jeff Chamberlain. Both of those guys are super talented writers. Buy Sam's book. It's an amazing read. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see a larger image

I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
that happened during that year. Some of which are to this day, unexplainable. Some are just mind blowing. But all true.

I started on July 26th, 2010 and ended on July 26th, 2011.

Some rainy Sunday, pour yourself a cup or two and go through this year long journal. Pay close attention to the month of May in 2011. Read that month and let me know what you think of that.

Be forewarned, it will change you forever.

All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.

Today- PICS FROM JULY 4th, 2025 Photos by RALPH




(Above) It was a picture perfect beach day with friends and family.
Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Me and Cory. Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The FIRST photo of Jacquie Fatello! Friday July 4th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

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(Above) Rick and Ginger. Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Building sand castles with the Rizzo family.
Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Yes there were fun little waves too. Friday July 4th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) Mikey Moran styling on America's 249th Birthday!
Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The boys watching the latest set. Friday July 4th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) Mikey Moran. Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) "And castles made of sand fall into the sea eventually."
Friday July 4th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THURSDAY JULY 3rd, 2025 Photos by RALPH



(Above) Dramatic clouds. Thursday July 3rd, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) Malia loves the beach. Thursday July 3rd, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- THE DEMO OF CINNAMON RAINBOWS, SECRET SPOT, and NORTH BEACH BAR & GRILLE. July 2nd, 2025. Photos by RALPH



(Above) A bitter sweet day. Wednesday July 2nd, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

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The VINNY Band was around from 1976 to 1984




July 30th, 1979 headlining the Paradise Club
In Boston, MA

(Above) The END of an Era. Wednesday July 2nd, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- MONDAY JUNE 30th, 2025 Photos by RALPH



(Above) Father and son. Rick and Mikel Evans. Monday June 30th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) First EVER family surf photo. Mikel, Julie, and baby.
Monday June 30th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Joe Carter, Brian Nevins, and Nick Lavecchia

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The art of Donna Baldassari

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Peter Stokes is one of the BEST guitar techs in
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in New England.

(Above) That's a deer. Actually it's two deer. Sunday June 29th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- The 16th Annual SURFING WITH SMILES
JUNE 26th, 2025 Photos by RALPH

(Above) Dave "CROP" Cropper and Grace. 16 Years of SMILING and SURFING. Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.

Click on the ad above to find out more about
more about local surf artist Stan Chew's art

(Above) Lindsey and Taylor the true Queens of SWS.
Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Audrey Cox of Channel 9 WMUR News and Hampton's Chief Lifeguard Patrick Murphy. Celebrating 16 Years of SURFING WITH SMILES. Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Taylor, Tony Berardini, and Kevin "Doc" Grondin.
16 Years of SMILING and SURFING. Thursday June 26th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery


(Above) This is why they call it Surfing With Smiles.
Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- SURFING WITH SMILES JUNE 26th, 2025
Photos by Brian Nevins



(Above) The skies were gray, and it was raining. But the smiles and the laughter were the victors this night. Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by Brian Nevins *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

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(Above) I don't remember all of their names but I never forget their smiles.
Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by Brian Nevins
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(Above) Nate is one of the core volunteers. Both with SWS and the HTB.
Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by Brian Nevins
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.

SECRET SPOT IS NOW OPEN IN HAMPTON.
SECRET SPOT is back in operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.

(Above) I don't care who you are, this smile will warm your heart.
Thursday June 26th, 2025. Photo by Brian Nevins
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) Shayne is a good soul. All the volunteers are naturally gifted when it comes to surfing and they all have positive attitudes. And the kids and young adults feel that positivity. Thursday June 26th, 2025.
Photo by Brian Nevins
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Today- SAYING GOODBYE TO A LOCAL HERO
JUNE 30th, -July 1st, 2025 Photos by RALPH



(Above) I saw Bruce on Memorial Day. He was always so sweet and kind. In fact, the last thing he said to me was "I miss you Ralph."
June 30th-July 1st, 2025 Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) Every veteran is entitled to a military funeral. Bruce was a NAVY vet who was on-board the USS Nautilus and went under the North Pole for the first time. He was also a Vietnam vet and a Korean War era Veteran.
June 30th-July 1st, 2025 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The folding of the flag and presentation to the next of kin is always a somber moment. Rest In Peace Bruce. I am going to miss you.
June 30th-July 1st, 2025 Photo by RALPH
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Since 1985.

Click on the image above to see the cool ocean art
from Alex Walsh.

Today- AND SAYING GOODBYE TO A LOCAL SURF FAMILY. July 5th, 2025 Photos by RALPH

(Above) I gave James a print of his home-break.
Saturday July 5th, 2025 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I believe we will be seeing the Morse family throughout the year.
Florida is not that far away. Until then, James, Bella, Carmen, and Sonny have a safe trip. Enjoy the Florida warmth when we are all freezing our butts off. Saturday July 5th, 2025 Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- CENTRAL CALIFORNIA July 3rd, 2025
Photos by Capn CHAMBO

(Above) This looks like fun. Thursday July 3rd, 2025
Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) Though believe it or not the water is warmer here in NH than it is out there. Thursday July 3rd, 2025 Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) You need a boat to get to this little hideaway.
Thursday July 3rd, 2025 Photo by Capn Chambo
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Send your SURF Pics to me directly to: ralph@adlantic.com.
Need photos by 10 AM on Saturdays. Seriously. By 10AM. 
Make sure they are 1500 to 1555 pixels wide.
If you have more than 10 pics please use wetransfer.com it's free up to 2 gig. Please DO NOT send me over 10 pics without first contacting and communicating with me. Thank you.

Click on Archives link to see all the past Blogs and pics.

My friend Rick McAvoy from Maine is the creator
behind this unique Surf Company

(Above) July 3rd, 2025. Sunrise special.
Photo by Stephen Avola
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(Above) Teaching the grandkids how to surf while Rick Evans walks by. July 4th, 2025. Photo by Cory Fatello
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He's more than just a good photographer

(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 798 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK. Click the image above to see the outcome of this Surf Crime and the verdict that was rendered.
Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the outcome

This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.

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I see little tiny waves on Thursday

I'm picking Thursday July 10th, 2025 as the best day of the next two weeks.

July 6th, 2025

"I don't know what happened officer. He just fell like some invisible string pulled him off his board."

(ABOVE) The things we see and document at the beach.
This just being one of many. June 29th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH



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