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It was a beautiful night for the second SWS of the 2025 summer season. Warm water, sunny skies, and smiles for miles.

Thank you to the surfers and their families, and a BIG thank you to the volunteers. See you all for the next one.

Drone footage by Martha Lardent Music by Ty Tabor www.tytabor.com

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On June 16th, 2025 a nice little late Spring swell filled into the sand bottom beaches at the Wall on North Beach in Hampton, New Hampshire.
And Max Vincent Fatello got in one last surf session before he got married on June 20th, 2025. He and his now wife Jacquie (who's also a surfer)
exchanged their vows in front of their loving families and their best friends. It was a wonderful wedding ceremony and everyone had so much fun.
I even got to play a couple of songs (at Max and Jacquie's request). And one of the songs I played is the song used in this video. Little Wing.
I've always loved this song. Jimi Hendrix wrote it. And everyone else who covered it. Like Stevie Ray Vaughan.
We wish Max and Jacquie a Happy, Healthy, and Long Marriage. SURFING AND LOVE HEALS ALL WOUNDS!

The 16th year of SURFING WITH SMILES. SWS has been putting smiles on the faces of these young surfers and their families
at North Beach in Hampton, NH since 2009. This is the first of three events that SWS with Cinnamon Rainbows will put on this summer.
As always a BIG Thanks to Lindsey and Taylor and the all the Volunteers who come down to help out. Special Thanks to:
Dave Cropper, Kevin Grondin and Tony Berardini. As well as the Hampton Lifeguards.
Jersey Mike's with Crowley Gentile. But honestly THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! You guys are the best.
We will see you on July 24th, 2025. And August 7th, 2025. Remember SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS!
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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!

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 1300 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.

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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.
(Below is a story from my new book. I wrote this in the mid 90's.)

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 the afterworld 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!"
* The last paragraph section is new since his passing.

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.
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Remember my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.

Ralph

Everybody loves seeing the old pics of surfing. Especially here in Northern New England. If you have any old pics please send them off to me via email or social media. My email is ralph@adlantic.com

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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(Above) Malia loves the beach. Thursday July 3rd, 2025.
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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.
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(Above) The END of an Era. Wednesday July 2nd, 2025.
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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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The art of Donna Baldassari

(Above) Birthday girl Cory, with Malia and Cooby.
Monday June 30th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- SUNDAY JUNE 29th, 2025 Photos by RALPH

(Above) That's a waist high wave. Sunday June 29th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

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(Above) That's a deer. Actually it's two deer. Sunday June 29th, 2025.
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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.

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(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.
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(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
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(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
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(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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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
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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.
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(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
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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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Friday May 23rd and Saturday May 24th, 2025 New England was hit with a pretty powerful Nor'easter. So what's a surfer to do but to hit the surf.
And with me having an arsenal of music from my old band The NOR'EASTERS it was an easy call to use some of our old songs.
I used three: INTENSIFY, 95 ON 95, and JET STREAM. The songs fit the action and the overall vibe was pretty upbeat.
Though there were the usual bumps and groans out there. The blatant dropins, the ditching of boards, and the whiny ass
bitchy complaints. But nothing we hearty New Englanders couldn't handle.
We're tough enough to deal with whatever comes our way.

And with this weekend being Memorial Day Weekend it's only fitting that I dedicated this video to the over ONE POINT THREE MILLION
Americans who lost their lives in all of our Nation's wars. It's also important to remember that Memorial Day is not only for the fallen,
but also for the loved ones of the fallen who had to go on living without them.

HONOR, RESPECT, and REMEMBER.

music is by THE NOR'EASTERS

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Saturday May 10th, 2025. The full Mother's Day Moon gave way to a clean little swell that actually lasted into Mother's Day.
It's mostly Mikel Evans. The Evans family lost their matriarch last October when Karen passed away. It was ironic
that Mikey was out surfing on this swell. Knowing that this would be the first Mother's Day without his mom,
I focused on him. He has a great positive attitude about his mom and just life on general.

The music is by WOOD & BONE. I love their music. www.woodandbone.com

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March 25th, 2025. A nice smallish fun swell at The Wall. The soundtrack is by Jack Shea.
You can hear more of his tunes on his Instagram account @iamjackshea.
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March 21st, 2025 the first day of Spring. But honestly? It felt way more like Winter than it did Spring. What's the old saying?
"March comes in like a lion but goes out like a lamb." Well, that maybe true in the upcoming last days of March, but on this first day
of Spring it sure didn't have the meek call of a lamb. Nope. If anything, it had the growl and howl of a lion. A roaring lion.

Anyway, I shot this whole video at The Wall. Literally sitting under the Wall. I can't remember the last time I did that.

The surfers that I know are: Ian Dreher, Mikel Evans, Dave Cropper, Max Fatello, and Richie Sambataro

The music is by my favorite new artist Stephen Wilson Jr. He is amazing.
Please visit his website and purchase some of his great original songs.
And be sure to check out his killer version of STAND BY ME.
It is by far the best version of that song I have ever heard. It will blow you away.

https://stephenwilsonjr.com

Friday March 7th, 2025, was perhaps one of the windiest and coldest days of the winter so far. It was all I could do to keep my balance on
those slippery kelp faced rocks while shooting in that wind. It was in a word; BRUTAL. While the waves themselves were not that
consistent, there were a few moments. I apologize for some of the shaky camera work, but honestly?
It was one of the most difficult tasks of my 60 plus years of shooting the surf.

Anyway, Johnny "JIM" Meehan got a few good ones, and you can't go wrong with James Marshall Hendrix.
HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY TO ALL MY IRISH FRIENDS.

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The last day of February. So it wasn't very big or very hollow. The night before was slightly bigger, but the conditions were not ideal for shooting.
This last day at least had sun and offshore winds. It also had a tad too many riders. There were 15 people in the line-up at first light.
That's too congested for that size. It was mostly waist to chest high. There were the occasional bigger waves but you had to be patient and wait for them.

Music is by Stephen J. Wilson Jr and I think he's one of the most prolific singer/songwriter/guitarists on the planet today.
There's nobody like him. Go to his website and check out his music and videos.
SJW is the real deal. https://stephenwilsonjr.com

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The day before Valentines Day. Thursday February 13th, 2025. Our first real overhead swell of 2025. It's been awhile since we saw waves of this size.
The whole film was shot here in New Hampshire. The songs WHY CAN'T YOU SAY LOVE b/w HIJACKER are by my old band The VINNY BAND.
I chose the music from our first single on EAT Records because I needed songs that had the word "Love" in the chorus. I wrote both of these songs
and sing lead on both. My brother Johnny plays lead guitar on both songs. David Robinson of the The CARS produced both songs.
This recording was the first of many that David and I worked together on. David ended up producing our LP on EAT Records. Olas De Sexo

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I originally shot this in 2016. But the mood of this edit and the music is how I'm feeling today.

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My friend Joe Carter made this video in 2010 during my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY campaign. My late friend and fellow Marine Vietnam veteran George Masten
had stopped by to see me when Joe was here filming. George is also a Korean war vet. Joe's dad Manford Carter is a Marine Korean War veteran as well.
Joe told me after meeting George he reminded him of his father. I Love seeing George here. He was the best, and I miss him every single day.
He passed in 2016. Also in this video is my young puppy Patch. I mention that he has not made a single peep yet. Well, that all changed shortly after
this video was made. This is a true story about me skateboarding on the flight deck of an LPH off the coast of Vietnam during a Typhoon in 1970.
I got in a lot of trouble doing that. But, I'm a surfer, and that's all I'm going to say about that. Thank you Joe.

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CAN YOU SAY RALPH?
My young three year old Patch trying to say my name.
Our little granddaughter Avery was there during this episode.
Rest In Peace Patchy. I'm really going to miss you.

Day One of 2025. I fell into three individual surfers on this day that I did not see coming. The first surfer was Mikel Evans. I had not seen Mikey
since the service for his mother Karen that we held on October 26th, 2024. Mikey wanted to surf The Wall and I told him, if he was going to
surf there, I would stay and shoot some stills and video. Now to be honest, Mikey was not the only one out there. He was joined by Mike Stanek
and a host of others. But I wanted to get some of his waves. I have been shooting Mikey since he was a pre-grom. So I hung around and
shot his waves. After the Wall I went north and saw my own son Max surf for the first time since his surgery a year ago. That was unexpected.
He has been slipping out here and there without telling me the last month or so because he's still nowhere near a 100%.
He's been riding a longer board for obvious reasons. But it was great seeing him out there as both a father and a surf photographer.

The third person I happened to luck into this first day of 2025 was Tim Brown. Tim is a quadriplegic athlete who has been getting in
and out of the water on a specially designed surfboard for the last 5 years that I know of. I have shot pics of him before and his dad sent
me a wonderful shell horn as a token of his appreciation. Watching Tim surf on New Years Day was a visual treat for me. Tim is actually
able to turn his board using his elbows and leaning into his turns. I have been working with wounded war veterans in the surf
since 2008 so I am no stranger to what the human being can do when they put their mind to it. Tim was riding waves on his own
and making subtle little carves on the perfect waves at The Rocks. In short he was stoked as any surfer I have ever known.

He had a good crew working with him and they were always within reach if he wiped out. I shot four of his waves
and he only ate it on one. But judging by the smile on his face, he was too stoked to give a shit about wiping out.
Hell, we all eat shit. Finally, I dedicated this first video of the year to the memory Karen Evans who passed away last October.
She is missed by all who knew and loved her. She was the best. Happy New Year my friends. Let's make it a good one.

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Saturday December 21st, 2024. The Winter Solstice. The surf was a solid head high, the wind was offshore,
and it was really cold. The best news of the day was local surf mom Kim Grondin came home after a
lengthy stay in the hospital. Our prayers were answered as she came home for Christmas.
I guess we could also call this a "Christmas Miracle." Welcome home Kim!

The music is me doing my version of The Little Drummer Boy ala Jimi Hendrix.
On December 23rd is the 41 st anniversary of me meeting my future wife Cory.
I played this song at a night club in Boston on December 23rd, 1983.
The rest as they say is History.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, and most importantly PRAY FOR PEACE.

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Just a quick edit from the swell on BLACK FRIDAY November 29th, 2024. I dedicated the movie to my late friend Andy Paley.
In fact, the soundtrack is from The PALEY BROTHERS LP in 1978. Including a song that Andy Produced in 2018.
Andy was a super talented musician and producer. REST IN PEACE Andy, you made a difference in so many lives.
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This is the trailer to the END OF SUMMER BEGINNING OF FALL Video.
Filmed here in New Hampshire during Hurricane Ernesto and the back to back Nor'easters.
Music is by KING'S X go to their website to buy their incredible vault of music and other cool merchandise.
kingsxrocks.com
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Karen Evans was a local icon. Wife of local legend Rick Evans and mother to Megan, Mat, and Mikel.
And grandmother to her two grandsons. Karen true Surf mom who was loved and respected by all who knew her.
This is a series of photos that were taken over the years.
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Hurricane Kirk was the first legit Hurricane to hit New England. We got 4 solid days of surf. With October 8th, 2024,
being the best of the four. NOAA had predicted an active hurricane season for the entire East Coast, but it has
been anything but. Still, the Gulf has seen its share of death and destruction. And while no surfer that I know, wants
to see that happen, we do want these massive storms to simply go out to sea and produce good waves for all of us.
The hurricane season ends in November, so we still have time. A few more like KIRK would be a nice way to end the season.
Just don't kill anyone or destroy their homes and businesses.
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The 16th annual HIT THE BEACH August 23rd, 2024. With the Wounded Warrior Project, Manchester VA,
New England Disabled Spots, 110 Fitness, and sponsored by The American Legion Post 35,
Cinnamon Rainbows with Dave Cropper, Summer Sessions with Ryan and Tyler McGill, Zapstix with
Mike "Zappy" Paugh, Sheila & Bobby Nudd, Tony and Shelly Beraradini, Fresh Valley Foods with Joe Gangi,
NH Parks & Recreation, Hampton Beach Lifeguards, Hampton Fire Department with the large Garrison flag,
Hampton Police Department, Hampton Police Association, American Flatbread, Back To Health, and
our Beach Captains Lenny Nichols, Kevin Grondin, and Tony Berardini.
And the BIGGEST Thanks to the Volunteers.
Thanks to all the photographers and videographers too.
Music is by SEMPER FI
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15 YEARS SURFING WITH SMILES August 6th, 2024
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The 15th year of SURFING WITH SMILES.
Music is by Jack Shea.
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WATER BROTHER is a feature documentary following East Coast legend Sid Abbruzzi
as he faces the imminent closure of his iconic surf and skate shop in Newport, Rhode Island.
Reflecting on his lifetime dedicated to core culture, the film captures Sid's passion and commitment to
preserving the history. Featuring archival footage, elegant cinematography and personal interviews with
culture giants like Tony Hawk, Shepard Fairey, Selema Masekela and more, this film takes viewers
on a journey through the evolution of surfing and skating.
As Sid approaches 73, WATER BROTHER highlights the impact of the shop's demolition
on the community and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the enduring spirit of surf culture.
SEE THE FULL FEATURE on September 6th, 2024
at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH
Sid himself will be there

SURFING WITH SMILES 6-20-24 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The first SWS of the summer of 2024. And it was a memorable one. We had to deal with the first
ever threat of thunder and lightning. But thanks to the Hampton Lifeguards and the volunteers, the
first sign of thunder and lightning we had the beach cleared in record time.
In fact, we never even got a single drop of rain. But we will always err on the side of caution.
Always. Our main priority is the safety of the kids, volunteers, and family members.
Hey we got almost an hour's worth of fun before we pulled the plug.
Besides, we have two scheduled. One in July and one in August.
See you all in July!
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SALSTURDAY from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

April 13th, 2024. The back to back NOR'EASTERS gave us another great day of waves.
This was shot at the beach breaks. I used my man Jimi for the soundtrack.
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THE ECLIPSE SWELL 4-8-24 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

April 8th, 2024. The Total Eclipse Day. I shot two of my longtime friends, Johnny JIM Meehan
or as I have called him the last three years, Johnny Chisel. I love shooting Johnny. But on this
day he was surfing with his longtime friend Peter Stokes. Johnny is 64 and Peter is 74. I did sort
of a running dialogue on the two of them. It was all in good fun. Be sure to watch after the credits.
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SPRINGEASTER from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

Another ass kicking Nor'easter that hit Northern New England on April 4th & 5th, 2024.
This Spring is more like a winter than our actual winter. The surfers are the usual suspects.
The music is by The NOR'EASTERS. And the song is called INTENSIFY

10MARCH24 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

This is from last Sunday March 10th, 2024. Another big storm. Another high tide. Another flood.
Music is by my old band VINNY and Jesse Joseph @ Qwill Music. And some Native American Drum Beats.
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The JANUARY SWELLS of 2024 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

This video has four distinct swells beginning with January 8th, 2024. That was the day after the snow storm.
Then we had those massive Sou'easters. The first one hit on January 10th, 2024. That one gave us two days of waves.
January 10th & 11th, 2024. Although there were ridable waves on January 14th ( the day after the second Sou'easter)
I did not shoot that day. It just didn't clean up enough for me to warrant shooting. But these three days
had some really fun surf. Then at the end of the month we got another really good swell on January 29th
and there were good waves on the 31st. And the local boys made the best of it. MVF got in his last surf
before his ACL surgery on February 1st, 2024. GODSPEED Mackey. You'll be back before you know it.
The music is by JMH, SRV, and RT.

BACK TO BACK from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

On January 10th & 13th, 2024 we got hit with two back to back SOU'EASTERS. Suffice it to say there
was significant damage to the NH Seacoast. I'm currently working on the actual surf video. Meanwhile,
enjoy this rare storm surf video. WATCH IN 1080.

THE CHRISTMAS MIRACLE SWELL December 19th & 20th, 2023
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

Seriously? I did not see this coming, or rather, I did not see it the way others like SURFLINE saw it.
I mean the day before December 18th, 2023 in New Jersey was the BIGGEST surf ever recorded in Jersey.
Hell even Florida had some big surf. I mean it was going off down south. but even with that, I was not expecting the size we got.
That was a complete surprise. There's a few waves in this edit that might rival the biggest surf I've ever documented up here in NH.

There's one wave that Lars Hamilton gets that will rival any other wave ever shot up here.

But I'm not going to be the judge of that. You can form your own opinions. But the naked eye does not lie.
There's no Photoshop or AI bullshit in this edit. It's all real. Put it this way, it's as big as the Hurricane LEE footage
I shot in September, and it might be a little bigger. But again you tell me. This edit is dedicated to the TRUE Christmas Miracle of 2023.
Abby Jowett came home for Christmas. And that my friends is the best news of all. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Music is by myself, Barrence Whitfield, Gary Hoey, and Mike Zito.

A DECEMBER SUNSET 12-11-23 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The Another one session edit. I shot this on the afternoon of December 11th, 2023. I shot stills earlier in the day,
but it was overcast and the winds were howling pretty hard offshore, so I passed on shooting video.
But later in the day the sun popped out, and although the swell dropped, I had recently purchased a new video camera,
and was waiting for the right time, a decent swell, and the perfect light to shoot. Well, that all came together
on Monday afternoon, December 11th, 2023. Crowley, Ian, and Beckley were out, so I figured what the hell,
I may as well get some practice with the new camera. I mean I had the talent, the swell, and the lighting.
Anyway, it's short, only 6 minutes long. I think you can handle it. Oh yeah, watch in 1080. Hope you all have a
nice Holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza, and Happy New Year.
But the one greeting the whole world needs today is this: PEACE ON EARTH.
Please, let there be Peace On Earth.
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NOVEMBER 27th TWENTY TWENTY THREE from
SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The one day swell that rocked the entire coast. Just one day of thumping beach break surf.
The sandbars were compacted and in the right places. The tides were perfect and the winds
were favorable. And most importantly? The crew was amped. Music is by Mourning Widows.
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THANKSGIVING 2023 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The week of Thanksgiving was one for the ages. Sunday November 19th, 2023 was one of the best days of the year.
All the points were firing as were the beach breaks. And then on Thanksgiving morning, the day broke with a fresh
new swell. While it was nowhere as good as the 19th, it was certainly nothing to sneeze at. Again, all the points
and all the beaches were working. Like I said it was a Great week.
The music is by my nephew Jesse Joseph (qwillmusic.com) and as always it fits perfectly.
And once again this video features all local surfers surfing local waves.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know that I am personally thankful for EVERYTHING.
I mean it. I am thankful for everyone in my life. From my family to my friends. From the ocean
to the woods. I love and I am so grateful and thankful to have them all in my life.
This movie is only 13 minutes long. I hope you enjoy it.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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THE SUMMERCANES OF 2023 FULL MOVIE from
SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The full movie SUMMERCANES. The Hurricanes of the 2023 Summer in New Hampshire.
Featuring swells from: Franklin, Idalia, Lee, Nigel and Philippe. All local surfers surfing local waves.
Music is by The NOR'EASTERS. I dedicated this movie to the late LENNY DUNN.
LONG LIVE LENNY!
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AVA IDALIA from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

About this particular video. I shot this footage at sunrise yesterday morning (September 5th, 2023). It was breathtakingly beautiful out there.
I had to leave early to attend a funeral for some dear friends of ours. At the funeral service, I heard this incredible tenor (Brian Landry)
sing this song "AVA MARIA," and thought, this would make a good soundtrack to this footage. I spoke with him after the funeral
and he told me he just recorded this song last week. And then he told me his dad was a Marine in Vietnam. Whoa. It was like it was meant to be.
The waves were from Hurricane Idalia and this song just seemed to fit. Maybe I'm wrong, but it just seemed to fit the mood of the day.

So I dedicate this video to Tom Grondin. Rest In Peace Tom. And say hello to Frank from all of us.

SURFING WITH SMILES 6-20-23 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The First SWS of the 2023 Summer!
TUESDAY JUNE 20th, 2023
12th St NORTH BEACH
The first SURFING WITH SMILES of the summer of 2023. It was a great turnout.
Thank you to all the volunteers and all the many participants/surfers.
Judging by all the smiles and laughter, I'd say everyone had fun.
See you all in July 2023!

SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS

GIRLS ON CURLS from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

Four High School students from Derryfield HS in Manchester, NH chose surfing as their senior project. They asked me to be their mentor,
and I accepted that challenge. The girls are Alyssa Shula, Elena Moore, Christine Nadeau, and Ava Young. In just 7 short one hour sessions
in cold New England waters, I along with the help of Erica Nardone, Kevin Grondin, and with the huge support from Dave Cropper and
Cinnamon Rainbows we turned these four inlanders into surfers. By the time we were done with them, they could all paddle out, sit on their boards,
spin around and catch the "right" wave and angle and parallel along the the face of the waves.
And the most important thing? They all had fun. And it seems like they all want to continue to surf going forward.
Just please don't drop in on me if I'm out surfing.

I want to thank CINNAMON RAINBOWS and Kevin Grondin and Erica Nardone for their help.
The music in this video is by Jesse Joseph and you can hear and purchase his music on his website
qwillmusic.com
SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS

Ode to Joe
Joe Somogyi was a local Hampton Surfer who died from exposure to Agent Orange in 1978 while serving
in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. I wrote this song about him and put some of the old super 8mm footage
that I shot of him back in the early to late 70's. The music is performed by The NOR'EASTERS.
Remember the Fallen this Memorial Day.

JT 1979-1989 RE-EDIT from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

This was first posted 9 years ago when JT passed away on July 6th, 2014.
The footage Kind of grainy and out of focus, but you can clearly see how good
of a surfer JT was. Powerful and stylish. We all miss you brother. I hope you're surfing
and sailing in some heaven like perfection. You were a good man and friend.

MAY DAY 5-1-23 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

MAY DAY MAY DAY. Monday May 1st, 2023 Well we got hit with a double barrel low that produced enough rain to
make it an official "April Showers Bring May Flowers" criteria. I don't even know what that means. I do know that the
last day of April was a bona fide soaker. And May 1st broke with some of the loudest waves I've ever
heard in the 60 years I've been surfing. I mean it was roaring loud. Maybe because of the South Winds? I'm not sure.
I just know that it was loud and it was big. And those who had no work or school were on hand to sample
this Spring Sou'easter. Music is by the Adobe library. I took all the stills too.
Check it out. It's only 7 minutes long. Watch in 1080

EL MUCHO MARCHO from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The entire month of March here in Northern New England.
Many surfers, many songs. It's long, 45 minutes.
But worth every second. Just hit play.

BEST OF WINTER 2022-2023.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

From December 21st, 2022 to March 20th, 2023 all the swells that mattered.
Filmed here in Northern New England. Starring the usual suspects and a few others.
The music is by Jesse Joseph and you can find his songs and records here qwillmusic.com

MUCHO MARCHO Trailer.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

This is the trailer for the MUCHO MARCHO edit. March 1st, 5th, 10th, 14th, and 15th, 2023.
Filmed right here in sunny NNE (Northern New England) the full edit will be done next week .

NH CHRONICLE WMUR Channel 9 March 6th, 2023
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

Sean McDonald and Paul Falco from WMUR Channel 9 NH Chronicle
came to Hampton, NH to tape a segment on me and my Blog and believe it
or not there was actual surf. Max Fatello and Kody Grondin provided
the live real time surfing. Next year my Blog will be 20 years old, I plan on
doing one of three things. 1. Keep going every week (highly unlikely).
2. Go monthly (most likely) . 3. Quit and walk away from it all. (possible).
This is a fun short 7 minute clip that the Chronicle boys did.
Thank you!

VALENTINES DAY CHRONICLE 2-14-23.mp4
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

On Valentines Day February 14th, 2023 Sean Mcdonald and Paul Falco from WMUR Channel 9 NH Chronicle
came to Hampton, NH to tape a segment on me and my Blog. Luckily, there was surf, and a couple of locals
who happened to show up at the Wall to provide some local color, as well as scoring a few waves.
The segment is going to run on Monday, March 6th, 2023 at 7:00PM on Channel 9.
This is just what I shot that day. I believe Paul was shooting me, as I shot the boys out in the water.

Thank you Sean and Paul, and thank you Kody and Mackey. That was fun.

Music is by Ralph Fatello with Johnny Fatello playing lead guitar the title: A MAN IN LOVE.
Yes it’s about Cory. Come on, it was Valentines Day.
David Robinson produced this song and played the Linn Drum on the track.

ONE DAY IN FEBRUARY.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The One day swell from last week. February 8th, 2023. I shot at three different breaks.
Music is by Jesse Joseph. Visit his website and buy his music at qwillmusic.com

-8 BELOW from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

I shot this all on my iPhone on Saturday morning February 4th, 2023.
If you like sea smoke and Mini Frozen waves watch it. It's only 5 minutes long.
Thank you Brian Nevins for the "Hot Tips"

OLAS DE ROCA SALSA.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The two day swell from last week. January 26th & 27th, 2023. Music is by Jesse Joseph
Buy his music at qwillmusic.com

THREE DAYS IN JANUARY 2023.mp4
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

I shot this in the exact sequence as it happened. January 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2023.
And the surfers are the usual suspects. Kody Grondin, Matt Colby, Jesse Gould, Max Fatello,
Mike Stanek, Lars Hamilton, Brian Avantes, Kevin Grondin, Dave Cropper, Crowley Gentile,
Cam MacLeod, and a few others that I could not ID.

Music is by Jeff Beck and David Crosby.
REST IN PEACE Jeff Beck and David Crosby.
Happy Birthday Kim Grondin and Kody Grondin.
And welcome back to the line-up Dave "CROP" Cropper.

THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF WAY OUT OF HERE.mp4
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The first swell of 2023. I shot this on Saturday January 7th, 2023. It was small, waist to chest high, but super clean.
Max Fatello, Brian Johnson, Johnny Reynolds, Eric Palmer, and Kevin Grondin are the surfers.
The music is me doodling on my Stratocaster and singing ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER.
My good friend Tony Berardini always liked this version. Honestly? The recording is pretty low budge sounding,
and it's as raw as it gets. But, it's real, and it's all me. THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF WAY OUTTA HERE.

A NEW BORN SWELL TO SEA from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

If you have a few minutes to spare (actually 7 minutes exactly) I shot this on Friday December 23rd
and Saturday December 24th, 2022. It was breathtakingly beautiful. The music is me playing guitar and singing
The LITTLE DRUMMER BOY ala Jimi Hendrix. I met my future wife Cory at the show where I first played this song.
December 23rd, 1983 at a club called SPIT on Lansdowne St in Boston, MA.

MOLLY Ralph Interview from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

The MOLLY interview with Ryan Scura and Dylan Ladds. Hard to believe this was 12 years ago.
The "PHOTO story is featured here. If you don't know what the "Photo" story is all about,
this 6 minute video is worth watching for that alone. LONG LIVE MOLLY ROWLEE!

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