April 15th, 2024 The RUN is 23 out of 23 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were chest high waves on April 8th-2024 and over head waves on the April 12th and 13th from yet another Spring Nor'easter.
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. August 8th, 2021 was 53 WEEKS! TOPPING THE 43 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS SET IN 2009! |
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By 10AM. Make sure they are 1300 to 1555 pixels wide.
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Thank you.
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TWENTY YEARS A BLOG.
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So, where was I? Oh yeah, The BLOG turns 20 today.
I suppose I could go on blabbing about myself and what the Blog has meant to me, but I thought it might be better to have a few of my friends say a few words instead. I do however want to thank all the readers over the last twenty years. And of course the many super talented photographers who have generously submitted their work here. And I would be completely remiss, if I didn't mention my loyal sponsors. Thank you for keeping this ship afloat over the last twenty years. Especially CINNAMON RAINBOWS and BACK TO HEALTH. I need to thank the surfers themselves. You guys are the best. I know I have talked a few of you into paddling out into less than stellar conditions. But really, how bad could it be? You got wet and you caught a few waves. And nobody got hurt. Plus I kind of made each one of you famous by appearing on these pages over the years.
Finally, I need to thank my wife Cory who stood by me for the last twenty years, as I stressed over getting the Blog out in time. She has proofread every one of them, and helped me so much by picking out typos and corrected my grammar. We missed out on vacations, and just having long weekends to ourselves for 20 years. And now that we have come to this crossroad, I plan on making up for lost time. So, what am I going to do?
Well, I'm going BI-WEEKLY for a year or two, and eventually monthly.
ALL IN ALL, I WANT TO THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU FOR FOLLOWING THIS CRAZY JOURNEY FOR THE LAST TWENTY YEARS. I'LL STILL BE POSTING, JUST NOT EVERY WEEK.
TWENTY YEARS A BLOG
"Ralph, Congratulations on 20 Years of Ralph's pic of the week!
I clearly remember when it was actually one pic a week posted at the bottom of the surf cam page. Thousands of amazing photos and stories later, it's a pleasure to celebrate such an accomplishment.
Your success undoubtedly is a direct result of your passion to surfing and our beloved surfing community. Cheers to you my friend. Excited to see what the future holds. Keep sharing the stoke world wide!"
Dave "Crop" Cropper Owner Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Company
"Congrats Ralph on 20 years. Every damn week for 20 years. I don't know how you do it. The community is lucky to have you, I for sure am. Grateful for you being in all of our corners year in and year out. It seems almost every surfer that has been a part of our scene has had an image of them taken by you. That is no small feat, I can't imagine the total amount of images and hours of footage you're sitting on! 20 more years please and thank you!!"
Brian Nevins
www.briannevins.com
Insta: @nevinsphoto
“Imbedded long before the term was invented, Fatello’s mastery of the storyteller’s art holds you in thrall until whatever compelling tale he’s recounting reaches its clever, most often hilarious conclusion. And considering the range of backdrops against which his life’s story is set, from the jungles of Southeast Asia to front stage at the Meadowlands, from idyllic waves in the Caribbean to the brutally frigid surf of New England, from his work with Wounded Warriors to his role behind the camera and on the keyboard pumping out surfing’s longest-running blog. Congrats on 20 years Ralph.” — Sam George, Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and former editor of SURFER Magazine
"Congrats Ralph on the 20th anniversary of The Blog!! 20 years, man, that’s thousands of photos, hundreds of videos and a hell of lot of writing and storytelling. Your commitment, the photos, stories, Ed’s Corner, abuse of KSM, I love all of it. Through the Blog we get to celebrate the swells, the nor’easters, the hurricanes, and the local surf news. We share births and deaths, your, shall we say, unique takes on the goings on around the Seacoast and we come together to support those of us in times of need. Above all, to me, the Blog represents an opportunity to be part of the unique spirit of this close Seacoast community. We are fortunate indeed. When I add it all up, the Blog in many ways is the glue that binds our surf family. We are fortunate and blessed to have it and you. Mahalo my brother."
Tony Berardini
Former GM and VP at WBCN.FM and CBS Sports
"I first met Ralph back in 1979 down on a life-changing surf trip to Tortola in the British Virgins. Little did we know it, but even decades later, that seminal foray into the unknown still ranks as perhaps the #1 foreign surf trip of our lives. And if I’ve learned anything in the 45 years since sharing those first tropical sunburns; the essence that makes Ralph ‘Ralph’, is his commitment. This is no secret to those of us that know him, he exemplifies that very spirit every day of his life. We all know thousands and thousands of surfers, but every once in awhile you bump into a guy for whom this fixation of ours is far more than just ‘sport’, or even a lifelong passion it just goes beyond that. And with Ralph, as most of us knows, it goes very, very far beyond mere passion.
His commitment to his friends, his community, his belief system is what just sets him apart. It’s all wrapped up in the warm blanket of surfing that has enveloped every aspect of his life, and in so doing; that unbridled commitment that he exudes, has benefited all of us. I’ve only been to New England once, but in that time I could tell that it was a very special place, and I think that Ralph’s energy and limitless mojo is a lot of what makes it so special for me. The twenty years of his blog that have documented so much of the antics and the stoke, stands testament to his commitment to share what he sees, feels, and knows. Your mission has been fully accomplished, and as you move on to other adventures in your life, know that your Blog has left an indelible mark, an impact that extends far beyond just New England. For all that you have done, and been; thank you. Your commitment has enriched all of us.
Jeff Chamberlain
Surf Photographer, writer, The Surfer's Journal, and other surf related publications
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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 April 7th, 2024
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This is me from September of 2008. TS Hanna. I remember how stoked I was that Ed got a few pics of me from this day. The funny thing is I never saw him, and he didn't know this was me until he saw it on his computer. Photo by Ed O'Connell
*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.
COMING THIS LATE SPRING of 2024 (May/June).
My book that I have been writing the last 100 years or so.
It's looking more and more like the book will be out long after I hit my 20th Year Anniversary of this Blog. And that will be double the reason to celebrate. BOOK and BLOG.
And YES, there will be a book signing. And I will let you all know in advance, where and when. The book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.
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Most of my close friends have heard some of these stories first hand. But trust me, with over 100 stories, there's a handful that none of you have ever heard. It's true. Be patient my friends.
It's all coming in the winter of 2024.
NEW SECRET SPOT UPDATE ON THEIR GO FUND ME PAGE FOR THEIR REBUILD FOR THE SUMMER OF 2024!
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CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC ABOVE TO HELP SECRET SPOT.
I know it's hard to donate to so many of these GO FUND ME pages, but if you have ever eaten at SECRET SPOT especially after surfing? You know how much we need to have it back again. This is a surf owned operation. Surfers need surf food.
Every donation helps. No matter how bog or how small.
ONLY THREE CALENDARS LEFT.
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Click on the image above to see the larger version.
This calendar might become a collectors item.
Twenty years of Ralph's Pic from 2004 to 2024. It was cool going through the years and picking out pics from the last 20 years. Not only are there pics of mine, but also from some of the other photographers who have submitted pics to this weekly Blog. The late Ed O'Connell, Brian Nevins, Martha Lardent, Dina Crawford, Erica Nardone and many more.
*Send me an email or a Private Message to reserve a copy.
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"I don’t know Ralph personally, just professionally. Simply put, Ralph Fatello has been a constantly reliable source for uniquely entertaining, regionally focused surf content ever since I came over to the dark side of surf journalism in 1997. Storytelling is built around guys like him. Back in the ESM days, we depended heavily on Ralph’s imagery and gossip to fill our dreadfully deep New England coverage chasm. Didn’t matter if it was just a fuzzy postage stamp in the Northeast Blah Blahs or a VHS binge of his wildly entertaining Surf Free or Die videos, Ralph was always down to clown. He never guy’d us out. He really understood what us surf media goons were trying to accomplish — not blowing up your spot, but highlighting your culture… ya dick.
More recently, Ralph has given the increasingly vibrant but still authentically hardcore New Hampshire surf scene a real voice in Surfline’s Swell Stories. So whenever my algorithm overlords crunch their data and find the balls to ask me, “Where’s our Northeast content?” I know I can always hit up Ralph, get the scoop, do the thing, and tell them bots to eat shit. I don’t know Ralph personally, but
I like him."
Matt Pruett
Former editor of Eastern Surf Magazine, writer Surfline, Surfer and
The Surfer's Journal
"Ralph Fatello has literally lived a storybook life and at times larger than life itself. A life time New England based surfer to his core, formed by coming of age in the 60’s, and all that those crazy times entailed, this guy has just about seen it all, done a lot of it himself and lived to tell the tale. Tales of riding and filming big waves from the North Shore of New England to the North Shore of Hawaii. Ralph is true surfing Renaissance Man - a painter, a photographer, a videographer, a musician, a recording artist, a graphic designer and a blogger / writer for several decades or about the time the Internet began. Congrats on 20 years Ralph."
Richard “Mez” Meseroll founder of ESM (Eastern Surf Magazine), ECHOF (East Coast Hall Of Fame) Infamous East Coast Surf Photographer
"What can anyone say about an ultra-marathoner!Twenty years dedicated to capturing any and all of our sorry asses in the surf. Small, medium, and large! Knowing we all get older and less agile it’s super special to have some semblance of a reminder that we did that sometime in our heyday!
Ralph has given up so much for us all! Think of the wind, rain, sleet, snow never mind baking in the sun when it’s hot and muggy! How about the missed meals, parties, family and friend functions? The time it takes to shoot, edit and fit the music to the scenes is a whole lot of effort! He has continued to do this hell or high water for 20 f—-g years! Ralph is special all right and has given his all for so long we take it for granted!
Congratulations on still rolling and thanks for all the shots, videos, and comments over the years! Your help was my luck over the many years of surfing!"
Kevin "Doc" Grondin
East Coast + U.S. Surfing Champion
U.S National Surf Team Head Coach
East Coast Surfing Hall of Famer
"Congratulations on 20 years of blogging. I have really enjoyed (been entertained) your weekly takes on the surf world and beyond.
I like KSM that seems to make it into the Blog every week."
Jeff Crawford Surfer/Photographer
"Back when Ralph's Pic launched, we didn't have didn't have smartphones or Instagram. We had to wait a month to grab a print copy of ESM, and if we were lucky New Hampshire might get a mention. Ralph gifted us with the weekly anticipation of real time (well sort of) photos. He put NH on the map. At the launch, I was days away from having my first kid. He is turning 20 on Friday. How's that for the passage of time? Thanks for sharing the stoke and for documenting Ralph! You have created a time capsule of our grom's growing up and the rest of us getting a wee bit older. You are the true keeper of our history. What a legacy! "
Erica Nardone Surfer/Artist/Photographer
"Dear Ralph,
Congratulations on 20 years of producing your blog every week. That is an extraordinary accomplishment! I remember meeting you in March or April of 2020 at a popular beach access in Massachusetts on a structure that no longer exists. (That’s not giving away a secret spot is it?)
It was when the New Hampshire beaches were closed down due to the pandemic and all the surfing was happening in Massachusetts. I know it wasn’t great for the surfers but it was like nirvana for me, seeing all of them in my back yard!
In any case, I had been taking pics of surfers for a few years at the time. I remember you looked over at me and asked if I took a lot of surf shots. When I said yes, you suggested I send you a few and that, if they were any good, you would post them on your blog.
I had no idea what that really meant but I figured I’d give it a shot.
I think we’ve shared a few pictures since then, and thanks to you, I’ve gotten to know a lot more surfers. I love it when one of them comes up to me on the beach and thanks me for finally getting him or her on Ralph's Pics! As I congratulate you on this milestone I honor you for these things that I know and appreciate about you:
You are an authentic person. What you see is what you get.
You are a man of strong convictions, whether it is your opinion about world events, drop-ins or who needs our help and how, you don’t mince words.
You love your family, your friends and your country.
You are a proud Marine-thank you for your service!
You are kind and generous. You offer your time and support for a multitude of causes including the Wounded Warriors Project, cancer causes and to individuals in need.
You take some great pics and make some fantastic videos.
You named a beach after me.
You are a darned interesting guy to know!
We have the same birthday!
Finally, you are a great story teller and I look forward to reading your book later this year!"
With love and respect,
Dina Crawford Surf Photographer
Dinaland, Massachusetts
THANK YOU ALL AGAIN.
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The NEXT BLOG will be posted in two weeks.
“SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS.”
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THESE MEN ARE TWO WELL RESPECTED GENERALS.
I BELIEVE THEM OVER THE ORANGE CONMAN.
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HISTORY IS BEING MADE TODAY. APRIL 15TH, 2024. THE FIRST CRIMINAL TRIAL OF A FORMER US PRESIDENT. THEY CALL IT "STORMY MONDAY." BUT HONESTLY? TUESDAYS ARE JUST AS BAD.
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ORENTHAL SIMPSON AKA "OJ" Passed away. And nobody gives a shit. He was 76 years old. OJ got away with brutally murdering two innocent people. Nicole Brown Simpson (mother of two of his children) and Ron Goldman. We all know that KSM was not present at OJ's trial. But if he was? This is what I'd guess he would have done when OJ "tried" to put the GUILTY gloves on. That trial and that time period caused the biggest racial divide in the history of this country. Not since the KKK came into power had we witnessed such hatred. Though, these current days with Trump and his MAGANUTS are pretty damn close too. But as far as OJ goes? Good freaking riddance.
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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 ORANGE JUICE at Home Depot this week.
PLEASE KEEP Karen Evans in your thoughts and prayers. Karen is currently battling FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia) a result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. She's doing remarkably well in dealing with this condition. The Evans have been local icons here for as long as I can remember. All the Surf Families are in full support of Rick, Karen, Matt, Megan and Nick and baby Luka, and of course Mikel. Sending your positive thoughts and prayers are welcome.
ISRAEL SHOT DOWN 99% OF ALL THE MISSILES AND DRONES THAT IRAN LAUNCED INTO ISRAEL. 99%. WHOA.
REST IN PEACE John Gooch musician/surfer friend.
*I'll be doing a longer piece on John in the next Blog.
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY Malia Rizzo April 8th, 2024!
HEAL QUICKLY SURFER/MUSICIAN PETE KOWALSKI And his loving donor wife Andrea. Both are recovering at MGH.
HEAL QUICKLY Johnny Fatello Recovering from Back Surgery.
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
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Remember
my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.
Ralph
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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
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THE VERY FIRST BLOG. APRIL 15th, 2004. CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE AND READ THE VERY FIRST RPOTW BLOG.
I know I've run this in years past. But this week seems pretty appropriate to run it again. TWENTY YEARS IN THE MAKING.
Photo c/o RALPH
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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 and go through the 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.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- THE SECOND
APRIL SWELL 4-13-24
Photos by RALPH
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(Above) This was actually the night before. Friday April 12th, 2024. We all knew the next day would be something special. And we were right.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Johnny Reynolds checking the line-up. It didn't really get good until late morning.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) The skies that morning were so beautiful as they transitioned
with the wind and swell.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) The surf cleaned up and the crew hit it hard.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The beautiful sky kept catching my attention. Look at this.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Michael Kirby taking it all in. This kid knows all about stopping to smell the roses.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) The one and only JOHNNY "JIM" CHISEL.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The sun didn't come out until later. But most of the surfers
could care less about the sun. It's just us fussy photographers.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is The Wall. There were only a handful out there.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) Then I moved down to DINALAND where the real action
was in full effect.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There was size and it was super clean. The video I shot is posted at the top of this page.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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Saturday April 13th, 2024.
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(Above) There were plenty of waves and plenty of people who knew how to ride them.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The surf was so good on Saturday April 13th, 2024.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) Brian BMO Morse rocking the oncoming lip. I got some good video of BMO and his brother James along with Colby in the SALSTURDAY edit.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE ECLIPSE SWELL
APRIL 8th, 2024
Photos by RALPH
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(Above) The day the earth stood still. The Total Eclipse.
Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) This is 74 yr old Peter Stokes. I shot video of Peter and Johnny this beautiful morning. And that video is at the top of this page.
Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) There's Johnny Chisel and Josh splitting the peak.
Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This might be Eric. The Total Eclipse Swell.
Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) JIM intentionally cutting back and going left. The Total Eclipse Swell. Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.
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ONLY THE DURHAM STORE IS OPEN.
Due to the massive fire back in August the
Hampton store is closed. We will let you all
know when SECRET SPOT is back in
operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.
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(Above) The lonely peak during the Total Eclipse Swell.
Monday April 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Deb. She's married to Josh. And I shot video of them both in the Eclipse Swell at the top of this page.
Monday April 8th, 2024.
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Today- THE DINALAND GALLERY April 13th, 2024.
Photos by Dina Crawford
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(Above) That's a nice wave. And that might be Britt Swartley.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Looking like depth charges exploding on the sand.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Everybody was going for the cover-ups and barrels.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Nice little hollow section here. No better feeling.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Up and down the beach there were these blustery peaks unloading on the bars.
Saturday April 13th, 2024.
Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) BMO driving south on a nice set wave.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Colby's bold backdoor attempt. I might have this wave on video.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) The lefts were firing. The rights were firing. And Dina was firing as the action was non-stop.
Saturday April 13th, 2024.
Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Such a fun looking wave. Colby about to stitch that lip.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) All systems go. Colby hitting the launch pad.
Saturday April 13th, 2024. Photo by Dina Crawford
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Today- THE BASSETT FAMILY IN NICA March 2024
Photos c/o The Bassett Family
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(Above) Getting waves with your daughter and son-in-law is pretty special.
March, 2024. Photo c/o Tom Bassett
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(Above) Becca on a warm Nica left.
March, 2024.
Photo c/o Tom Bassett
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(Above) This is dad (Tom) himself getting a a nice little right hander.
March, 2024. Photo c/o Tom Bassett
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(Above) The morning of the Eclipse. April 8th, 2024.
Photo by Stephen Avola
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(Above) The TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN. April 8th, 2024.
Photo by Rich Appel
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 767 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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I see waves Sunday thru Tuesday
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I'm picking Sunday April 14th, 2024 as the best of the week!
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April 15th, 2024
"I'm sorry about this. But I see carnage and try to capture it for the Blog readers. It's nothing personal."
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(ABOVE) I'm not sure what went wrong here, but I was happy to capture it.
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