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15 YEARS SURFING WITH SMILES August 6th, 2024
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
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
SALSTURDAY from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
April 13th, 2024. The back to back NOR'EASTERS gave us another great day of waves.
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
SPRINGEASTER from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
Another ass kicking Nor'easter that hit Northern New England on April 4th & 5th, 2024.
10MARCH24 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
This is from last Sunday March 10th, 2024. Another big storm. Another high tide. Another flood.
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.
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,
NOVEMBER 27th TWENTY TWENTY THREE from
SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
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!
Watch in 1080
THE SUMMERCANES OF 2023 FULL MOVIE from
SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
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!
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
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
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.
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.
NH CHRONICLE WMUR Channel 9 March 6th, 2023
from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.
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.
-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.
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.
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