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March 30th, 2025 The RUN is 10 out of 10 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were chest high waves on 3-19-7-25 and head high
waves on 3-21-15-25 and chest high on 3-25-25


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

NEXT BLOG April 13th, 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 30th BIRTHDAY NOELLE "SWEETIE BOID" RIZZO.
HAPPY 3rd Birthday Malia J. Rizzo! LEAKY LEAKS!
SAM GEORGE'S NEW BOOK! PLUS TWO NEW MARCH VIDEOS.
AND SEVERAL GALLERIES! COME ON PEOPLE! HELL YEAH!



This is our youngest daughter Noelle with her husband Pete and two beautiful daughters, Malia (turning three next week) and little Sofia. I love them all so much. I can't believe Noelle is 30 years old. Like her mother Cory and sister Gabby, they have those Parker genes from Cory's mother Judith. And I suspect that Noelle's girls will have the same genes. You girls hit the lottery with those Parker genes.



This photo might very well be my favorite family photo. We used to always stop at the Wall at 10th Street after Easter Mass and I would stop a random wall walker and ask (insist) that they take a family photo of us. Most times, I never caught their names, but I always thanked them for their contribution to our family photo albums. I love Noelle's little doll dressed in the same color scheme as what she was wearing. The age of innocence was still very prominent in our lives back then.



So, I am fond of saying: "The Family That Surfs Together Stays Together." This was a family photo that was taken on my birthday in 2004. It was at the "Area" in Rye. The whole family paddled out and shared some small glassy waves. It was a great night.



And this little face is going to be 3 on April 8th. Malia J Rizzo is my biggest fan (when it comes to playing my guitar). She will no doubt be surfing soon as her dad Pete is a hardcore surfer. Not to mention her uncle Max and her Gramps. Like I said. The family that surfs together stays together. And surfing is the act of riding a wave. Standing, kneeling, or prone. If you are on a watercraft and you are moving along with the wave. That's surfing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOELLE AND MALIA!

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 March 30th, 2025



This is a photo from October 1st, 2013. I was clearly not around this day. Why? Well October 1st is the Upland Bird Hunting Opener. And I never miss it. The surfer pictured here is yet again another unknown. As always, that never mattered to Ed. He shot anyone and everyone. That's just who he was. I wish Ed was around for that massive protest on Friday March 14th, 2025. I know he would have joined me in Concord and shot the whole day.

Or, he would have joined me at the Nation's Capitol. That would have been great. We could have walked over to the mall and visited the Vietnam Veterans Wall. Man just the thought of visiting the wall with Ed would have been so damn emotional. Especially for Ed. All the young soldiers he didn't get to save haunted him for years.

I used to tell him "Damn Ed, think of how many kids you did save!" He would look at me and nod his head. It's true though. He saved so many young Grunts from having their names etched on that black granite wall in our Nation's Capitol.

Ed O'Connell was a reluctant hero. Photo by Ed O'Connell

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

COMING SOME TIME IN Late SPRING OF 2025



UPDATE: Fingers crossed. The book will be done by Spring.
Which means a late Spring release. May of 2025.

And this book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.




BILL MORRISEY'S YOGA IN ACTION.



I got an email from Bill a couple of weeks ago about a non-profit organization called Yoga in Action. While I have never personally got into YOGA, I do know many who have and swear by it. So this was a no brainer. I told Bill I'd be happy to share this story with my readers. Click on the image above or the link below to learn more about YOGA IN ACTION.

Click on this link below for more Info on YOGA IN ACTION

https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-the-healing-power-of-yoga-for-cancer-survivors/63786162

SAM GEORGE HAS A NEW BOOK COMING OUT NEXT MONTH.

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 lifestyle. I used to run a spot here on the BLOG of Sam's stories that he's penned over the last 40 plus years. I'm assuming that some of those same stories ended up in his book. I for one can't wait to get my hands on a copy. I'll be doing a review for sure once it's out. So check here for any updates.

Oh and check out this recent photo of Sam. What??



That is one cool ass photo. Damn Sam. I can't wait to hear the story behind this pic.

Last month I protested at the Capitol to save the VA. Well, the VA is coming to our Post in Hampton. If you are a Veteran on the Seacoast you should really head down to see the VA reps and to maybe join our Post.



I don't want to brag but...we have the BEST Veterans Post in all of NH. And the funny thing is, we are a DRY Post. No alcohol. We must be doing something right.

PLEASE DON'T SHARE THIS PAINTING BELOW. DO NOT SHARE.
This portrait of the current POTUS has been the subject of deep scorn from the Orange King. Apparently he hates it and demanded that they take it down. Really? I think he looks pretty good here.



I mean, compared to what he really looks like? Well here, you tell me.



Which is better? Clearly the painting looks better than this. But what the hell do I know? Anyway, out of respect for the King, please don't share the portrait painting. Thank You. Now please, All HAIL THE ORANGE KING!

“SURFING, BIRTHDAYS, PORTRAITS, AND VETERANS
HEALS ALL WOUNDS.” 

THE NATION IS IN GOOD HANDS. "DON'T TEXT ME BRO!"

By now you have all heard about the SIGNAL Texting Scandal. Look, he and the whole lot of them made a mistake. But like their Orange Leader they can't admit when they are wrong. This whole thing would not have gotten to the point of where it is today, if they just admitted they were wrong and owned up to it. Instead, they deflect, deny, and cast aspersions. Just like their Orange King. I'm sorry, but this man has NO business being SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. He should resign.

He LEAKED CLASSIFIED INFORMATION on a Group Text Chat that included a journalist from the Atlantic. He should resign immediately. The editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg did the right thing and did not publish the info from the text until the actual airstrike on the Houthi Rebels was completed. Goldberg did the honorable and right thing. HEGSETH IS A LOOSE CANNON. He needs to step down.

ANNOUNCING THE ANDY SHOW.

This is going to be one hell of a day. Andy Paley was a super talented individual who created so many wonderful songs for the movies, albums, TV cartoon shows (SPONGE BOB) and so much more. He was a personal friend of Cory and I, and I have known him since 1978. He passed away last November from cancer and left behind a widow and two twin sons. This concert is to help out his sons. I wish I could go. But it's just too tight for me scheduling wise right now. But I'm sure it's going to be a great time for all.



Once again, the Hurricane Season of names is back. And once again, I have been omitted from the list while others are back for a third time. My daughter's name "Gabrielle: is back for a third time. Who the hell is in charge of naming Hurricanes. Can we get DOGE to look into this?




Oh boy. No surprise here. The slippery Sheik has once again put his Terrorist ass on the lead story of the current controversy involving the LEAKED SIGNAL Text messages. Leave it to Khaliddy to somehow and someway weasel his way into the limelight. I mean you would think that security would be tight around him. How the hell does he get clearance out of GITMO? I mean is the GITMO GAZETTE that popular? I suppose it is down in GITMO. But the rest of the world? Crazy. I'm just surprised that nobody else picked up on KSM being at this event. Maybe Hegseth and The Sheik are working together?
Who knows? One thing's for sure, the Sheik knows how to score a scoop. "If it bleeds it leads." And this story has blood.

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 Used Government Cellphones at Home Depot this week.

REST IN PEACE PATCH 2010-2025
REST IN PEACE George Forman 76 yrs old.
REST IN PEACE Mrs Maureen O'Hara 89 yrs old.
REST IN PEACE Jason Howard 49 years old.
REST IN PEACE Jimmy Djerk 94 yrs old Korean War Vet.
HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY Noelle Rizzo March 27th, 2025!
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY Malia Rizzo April 8th, 2025!
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

PHIL BEAUCHESNE MAY DAY SWELL May 1st, 1985.
I remember this day like it was yesterday. I was out surfing my then homebreak by myself this morning when Phil paddled out. We have shared many days out at this particular reef over the years. He and his younger BIGGER brother Artie grew up surfing there. It will always have a special place in my heart. And I hope that when my time comes for me to punch my final ticket, that there's someone still around to talk about those days. This day was a freak. Spring Nor'easters are not that common. But this day was insane. Just me and Phil sharing waves. I wanted to catch a few on my movie camera so I went in to shoot Phil. The tide was already too high. So I never got the best of it. But Phil remembers. And I remember. And that's good enough. Super 8mm movie frame by 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 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- MORE MARCH SWELLS March 19th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH




(Above) The morning had a little seasickness at 10th Street. But worth it.
Wednesday March 19th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This unknown regular foot got the wave of the morning.
Wednesday March 19th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This looked like Tyler Moore giving me a wave.
Wednesday March 19th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There were moments. But they were few and far between.
Wednesday March 19th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Whoever she was, she got a playful left while Tyler paddles past her. Wednesday March 19th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- AND MORE MARCH SWELLS March 21st, 2025.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Grinding and winding barrels with a fierce wind.
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Mikel Evans was out and making the most of these trying conditions. Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Jay got into a nice one that held up.
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I didn't recognize her but I did get one of her waves. It's in the video at the top of the page. Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Beautiful cutback by Mikel Evans. Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

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(Above) Seriously, the wind was HOWLING! Friday March 21st, 2025.
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(Above) Make-able? I forget. Maybe he made it. Watch the video at the
top of the page to get a better idea of how hard it was to make one.
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Mikel Evans Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The waves themselves packed a serious punch.
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There were no lack of hollowness. It was just hard to connect with one. Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE LAST MARCH SWELL March 25th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Crowley was the reason I grabbed my video camera.
Watch that video at the top of the page. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) Carter Walsh. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) Jon Kiskinis spitting sun seeds while bashing lips. He says it's Baseball season. Okay. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.

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(Above) Crowley boosted more AIRS in the hour I was there shooting than I have in the 61 years of surfing. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) Can't teach an old Doc new tricks. Just as well, he surfs better than most half his age. Kevin "Doc" Grondin. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) This is my favorite shot of the night. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) Crow Dog again busting loose. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) I looked over my shoulder and caught this guy on a beauty. Tuesday March 25th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Richie Sambataro on a really pretty wave. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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(Above) Crowley one last BLAST. Tuesday March 25th, 2025.
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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.

Today- OF BIRTHDAYS AND WILDLIFE March 27th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) My granddaughter Malia is turning 3 on April 8th. From our Birthday Breakfast with her mom. Thursday March 27th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) The Birthday girls. Noelle's 30th, and Malia's 3rd.
Thursday March 27th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The Birthday Brunch. Noelle with Sofia and Malia.
Thursday March 27th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The TOM TURKEY THUGS. Thursday March 27th, 2025.
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(Above) I love the look of a dead gray tree against a vast blue sky.
Thursday March 27th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- Saying Goodbye to a dear friend.
Past Commander Jimmy Djerf a Korean war Veteran.
FRIDAY March 28th, 2025. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Our small world here in Hampton is a lost less colorful with Jimmy's passing. March 28th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) After the playing of TAPS the flag is presented to the family. March 28th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE BOB COSTANZO MARCH SWELL PICS
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photos by Bob Costanzo



(Above) This is a cool shot of Mike Stanek. Friday March 21st, 2025.
Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) Mike Stanek. Friday March 21st, 2025.
Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) The spray hitting you in the face can be blinding.
Friday March 21st, 2025. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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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) This is a cool shot of the moon from my longtime friend Jeff Crawford. Jeff has started a new SUBSTACK series. Check it out.
(5) Jeff Crawford | Substack
Photo Jeff Crawford
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(Above) If it's breaking this big? You know it's a heavy day.
From 2014. Central California. Photo c/o Jeff Chamberlain
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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 # 791 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 Tony Berardini
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.

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I see waves this coming Thursday April 3rd, 2025

I'm picking 4-3-25 as the best of the two weeks

March 30th, 2025

What the hell kind of boulder/rock is this?" Any guesses?

(ABOVE) I sometimes find myself with images that are too hard to resist. This is one of those times. I apologize to whoever this was. 3-19-25
Photo by RALPH



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