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March 16th, 2025 The RUN is 8 out of 8 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were chest high waves on 3-7-7-25 and head high
waves on 3-14-15-25


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

NEXT BLOG March 30th, 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 SAINT PATRICKS DAY! BACK TO BACK SWELLS.
VETERANS MARCH on March 14th, 2025. RIP Jason Howard.



This is me on Friday morning. March 14th, 2025. I was on my way to the Capitol to joining other veterans and supporters of veterans. From Washington DC to Hawaii and back here in NH. Hundreds of thousand of veterans came out in force to protest the recent DOGE firings at the VA.



Why It Matters.
 Many veterans have been laid off from government positions due to cuts implemented work by Elon Musk's Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE), as veterans make up nearly 30 percent of the federal workforce.

These layoffs have also affected veteran's healthcare, which is tied to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A leaked memo from the Trump administration revealed plans to cut as many as 83,000 jobs from the department this year. Of those 83,000? Thirty percent of them are actual veterans. I'll write that again. 30% are actual veterans.

VA therapists are struggling to treat patients while fearing for their own job security, VA patients are reportedly not receiving clinical trial treatments for cancer, and the VA has canceled suicide prevention training due to recent budget reductions. I used these similar services when I came back from Nam. When it seemed like the entire country was against us.

This is why I'm marching.

I'm all for cutting waste and fraud, and my real friends know how I feel about men playing in women's sports. I am 100% against it. But this? This is hurting veterans. Vets are losing their jobs. Vets who need counseling and therapy are hurting.



Look, it's no secret how I feel about Trump. I left the party of Lincoln because of him. The truth is the days when the Republican Party were conservatives are long gone. The MAGA Republicans have taken over the conservative GOP. And as of today, President Trump has the absolute worse ratings of any sitting president in our history. It's true. 54% disapproval rating. Google it.

Trump and Musk never wore a uniform. They never served a day in a war zone. And they certainly never faced the Tiger in combat. They have no idea what that is all about. Two Billionaires who don't give a Rats ass about any of us.

Veterans should NOT be part of this DOGE Blitzkrieg campaign.

So, I am not going to sit back any longer and do nothing. I will march with my brother and sister Veterans who care about their fellow vets. And please, don't pretend you don't know what is happening. At the end of the day, I will be able to look in the mirror and know that I stood on the right side of history.  

In closing, WMUR TV came down and recognized me from the WOUNDED WARRIOR HIT THE BEACH. They asked me a couple of questions and I answered to the best of my ability.



I told the truth. This is hurting veterans. And we were veterans before we were Democrats and Republicans. DON'T DOGE THE VETS!

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 16th, 2025



This is a photo from March 12th, 2011. The surfer is another unknown. But that never mattered to Ed. He would shoot 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 great. But alas my friends, that was never going to happen. Damn I miss you Ed.

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. April or 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.

These are a couple of photos I shot of Bill in the last few years.



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

LOTS OF MY FRIENDS NEVER SERVED IN THE MILITARY.
BUT THEY ALL HAD RELATIVES WHO SERVED. ALL OF THEM.

Now some of you won't find anything strange about this. And that's fine. I'm not here to call anyone out about your lack of military service. I just think it's odd that NOBODY in the Trump family has ever served. I'm pretty sure that most of you who read this Blog has some kind of military service in your family. I mean, am I right people?

And speaking of serving.



I have to admit. Everything this man said is the absolute truth. Our country has never been so divided. And he's just getting warmed up. I'm afraid it's going to get so much worse.



This on again off again US support for Ukraine is getting tired.
As you all know, the war in Ukraine has hit a bump in the road. Ever since the disastrous meeting between Trump and Zelensky that turned inside and out. Thanks to VP Vance. The man with many names. It was pretty bad. They basically ambushed him.

But thank God cooler heads prevailed in Europe. The new Prime Minister of England Keir Starmer is doing a great job by taking Zelensky and Ukraine and elevating them to the highest level of importance. Thank God some countries still have a backbone.

BOBCAT SIGHTINGS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE COMMON

These cool cats are showing up more and more these days as evident here. This beautiful cat was in our backyard a couple of weeks ago. This cat makes the 5th cat I've seen in the last 5 years. My son Max has seen as many if not more. We don't have outdoor cats or small dogs so we are not concerned. In fact, if anything our dog Zorro would be more of a threat to the cat than the other way around.

I have to admit I am totally fascinated by these creatures. And every time I see one I try to get a photo. But they are pretty evasive once they are seen. One of these days I hope to capture one or more on video.

Until that day, keep your eyes peeled for them. They are so cool.

Finally, Mr. President. Canada has been our friends and our allies forever.
Russia is the enemy. Not Canada. Russia. You getting this?



“SURFING, BOBCATS, CANADA, AND VETERANS HEALS ALL WOUNDS.” 

THE SEACOAST LOST A GOOD SOUL.

Jason Howard passed away on Friday March 14th, 2025. He was 49 years old. Pictured here with his sister-in-law Andrea Howard and his two nephews Ryan and Hendrix.

Jason was home schooling the boys from his home in New Hampshire to California where the boys live with their dad and Jason's brother Corey. Every single day, he would call them long distance. What a truly amazing uncle he has been for those boys. God Bless you Jay.

These are the Howard boys. Left to right" Corey, Kyle, and Jason. I was impressed with the outpouring of love between the brothers and all of his friends. The room was filled with love. Jason along with Corey and Kyle were nephews to our late dear friend Robin Rowell. They were all present when we had the paddle for Robin two summers ago.

We may not have stood on the same side of the aisle politically, but we had the same love for Robin and his brothers.



Friends and family of Jay Howard. He made a difference in their lives. I know this. I saw it and witnessed it on Saturday. We should all be so lucky to have a friend and brother like him.

I hope is has reunited with both Robin and his mother Wendy.

Rest In Peace Jason




Once again, the Sheik has put his Terrorist ass on the front page of current events. Astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams was supposed to go into space for 10 days last year, but ended up spending close to 11 months up there. So when The Sheik heard that the 47th President was going to be on-board the rescue Rocket he once again weaseled his way into the headlines. Here we see all three with their hair flying all over the place as weightlessness takes hold. By the time you read this, all three should be back on earth. Wow. What a crazy ass mission. I'm surprised they let 47 go up there. He is after all very protective of his hair. You Go Khaliddy!

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 Hair Spray For Space Travelers at Home Depot this week.

REST IN PEACE PATCH 2010-2025
REST IN PEACE Mrs Maureen O'Hara 89 yrs old.
REST IN PEACE Jason Howard 49 years old.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rocky Vanucci March 16th, 2025!
HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY Joe Somogyi March 2, 2025!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gale Brunault March 20th, 2025!
HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY Noelle Rizzo March 27th, 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."
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Remember my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.

Ralph

VINNY GOES SOUTH OF AMERICA FORTY TWO YEARS AGO.
I can't believe it's been that long. I wrote the song "MARIA" when I was down there. I always loved meeting the kids when i would go on these mini tours. Same when I was overseas in the Marines. I loved the children in the poor sections of the world. These kids cracked me up. I hope they are all doing well today. Photo by Juan Carlos LeCompte
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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- The MARCH SWELLS March 14th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH




(Above) Crowley launching off of 10th Street on Friday March 14th, 2025.
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(Above) Ian Dreher casually easing into a semi clean right.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I'm a dog man. I can appreciate this. Friday March 14th, 2025.
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(Above) There were a few that required the inevitable duck dive.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The equivalent of the morning office water cooler.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Crowley's smooth morning cutback. Friday March 14th, 2025.
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(Above) Check the hollowness on that wave. Friday March 14th, 2025.
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Today- The MARCH SWELLS March 15th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Chris Carragher straight back from El Salvador the night before. Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) James Morse sticking the fork nose straight up.
Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Mackey V impacted on one of a few I managed to shoot.
Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kyle Howard was in town to attend his brother Jason's Remembrance Of Life gathering. Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Max Fatello was still working on getting his legs adjusted
after the long layoff. Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) On his last wave he pulled in and out of this Wall wave.
MVF Saturday March 15th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- The THE WINDY MARCH SWELL March 7th, 2025.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) This bird did everything in it's power to fly straight in that wind.
Friday March 7th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Johnny "JIM" Meehan on Friday March 7th, 2025.
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(Above) The wind was howling for it's darling. Friday March 7th, 2025. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) This wave? It only last for like 30 minutes but it sure looked fun.
Friday March 7th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Unknown on one of the better waves of the day.
Friday March 7th, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.

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Today- More MARCH SWELLS March 14th, 2025.
Photos by Tony Berardini




(Above) Deb Greene on a smooth right-hander. Friday March 14th, 2025.
Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Johnny "JIM" Meehan on a sun sparkled warble of a wave.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) Kalani in perfect position. Bodyboard or bodysurfing?
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) The oldest guy in the water who can still stand. Peter Stokes.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Tony Berardini
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(Above) One of these days I need to find out this Goofy Foot's name.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Tony Berardini
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Today- Even More MARCH SWELLS March 14th, 2025.
Photos by Dina Crawford



(Above) I knew she would be out there shooting the Blood Red Moon and the eclipse. Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) It was slim pickings down in DINALAND. But somebody picked one off. Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Dina Crawford
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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) This looks like the same Goofy Foot.
Friday March 14th, 2025. Photo by Dina Crawford
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Today- CALIFORNIA WINTER 2025.
Photos by Ron Freeman

(Above) My God that is one smoking ass wave. California Winter 2025. Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) And this wave? Damn. California Winter 2025.
Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) From a mini sequence. Beautiful photos Ronnie.
California Winter 2025. Photo by Ron Freeman
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Today- EL SALVADOR MAGIC March 2025.
Photos by Chris Carragher

(Above) Beautiful photo Chris. March 2025.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) There's a big difference boosting AIRS in the tropics as opposed to around here. March 2025. Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) Central America's Gold. March 2025.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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Today- The VETS MARCH ON THE CAPITOL
FRIDAY March 14th, 2025. Photos by RALPH



(Above) There were about 250 to 300 people at the peak. There were thousands at the Capitol in DC. Friday March 14th, 2025.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

(Above) And of that 83,000? 30% are VETERANS.
Let that sink in. Friday March 14th, 2025.
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(Above) This was my favorite hat at the protest. Friday March 14th, 2025.
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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.

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(Above) The Howard family. Corey, Wendy, Jason, and little Kyle. I hope that Wendy was there to greet Jason into heaven.
Photo c/o the Howard family.
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(Above) If it's breaking Rocky is on it. The thunderous waters of Ocean Beach in Northern California. Photo c/o Rocky Vanucci
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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 # 790 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 waves this coming Thursday-Saturday March 20th-22nd, 2025

I'm picking 3-22-25 as the best of the two weeks

March 16th, 2025

Every time I looked over to where he was surfing...this would happen. I felt bad for the guy. Then I thought? Gee maybe I'm causing him to keep falling. Then I realized how stupid that is. Hey at least I looked over to shoot him. Though this is not what he would have preferred.

(ABOVE) I tried to get him riding. But every time I went to pull the trigger? This kept happening. Hey this is part of surfing too.
Photo by RALPH



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