November 8th, 2026 THE RUN IS 53 out of 53 weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week. There were chest high waves on 10-12-26 and head high plus waves on 10-20-10-24-26
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. January 13th, 2025 was 59 WEEKS! |
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NEXT BLOG November 22nd, 2026.
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.
THE NEW SKY BLUE VIDEO IS OUT. THE BLUE WAVE HIT HARD ON NOVEMBER 3rd, 2026. THE BEAT PLAYS THE CASINO. HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY USMC. HAPPY VETERANS DAY. NEW SWELL COMING VIA THE NOR'EASTER! NEW PHOTO BOOK COMING BLACK FRIDAY!
In case you missed the video at the top of the page. THE PADDLE FOR SKY video is out and ready to view with family and friends. Just scroll back up to the video and hit the play button. It's all the footage from Sky Rosa's
memorial paddle last August 16th, 2026 at the Rocks.
The footage is pretty breathtaking. Especially Martha Lardent's drone footage. The many local photographers like Brian Nevins, Erica Nardone, Chris Carragher, Ed Moran, and Cory Fatello really contributed to the over video. And the soundtrack is noteworthy. I wrote the two songs we used in the video with Sky's brother Chase providing not only the inspiration behind the video but also some of his lyrics were used. I called the song SKY BLUE. Check it out at the top of this page. .
AND SPEAKING OF BLUE.
AMERICA HAS SPOKEN.
AND SHE SPEAKS BLUE.
The midterm elections on November 3rd was a wake up call to POTUS and his MAGA base. Trump himself said many times at the rallies leading up to the election, "Pretend I'm on the ballot. Vote for me." Well, they sure did Mr President. They sure did. You lost not only the House but the Senate as well. So many of your own members of the GOP voted against you. They heard you loud and clear. Nobody cares about your ballroom. Nobody cares about your Arch. Nobody cares about the reflecting pool that you now want to name after yourself. Nobody cares about the gaudy Gold plated oval office that looks like a cheap Saudi Palace.
They care about the gas prices. They care about groceries. They care about their overall energy costs. They care about your biggest campaign promise of NO NEW WARS. They care about
STOPPING THE WAR IN UKRAINE. You know the one you said you would stop in 24 hours or less if they voted for you. They care about Canada and Greenland. You have lost touch with your people Mr President. Even the dimwitted RED HATS are now hip to your lies. All the promises you have made, have all fallen by the wayside. Your word is not Gold. Your word is like black coal.
All your lies have come home to roost. Oh they voted like you were on the ballot alright.
That was not a Blue Wave Mr President that was a BIG ASS BLUE TSUNAMI. And you all got your MAGA asses kicked.
Be careful of what you wish for. The people have spoken. NO MORE LIES. NO MORE FALSE PROMISES. NO MORE MAKING BILLIONS WHILE WE SUFFER. We didn't want a dictator. We wanted a president who cared for all of us. Not just the Red Hatted Morons who praise you.
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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 November 8th, 2026
This is Ed O'Connell in Vietnam in 1968. Ed was a medic on-board a Medevac Chopper (DustOff) in Vietnam in 68-69. His job was to save lives of wounded grunts out in the bush. I'm not sure how many young wounded GI's he saved, but I do know that 1968 and 1969 were the two intense years to be in Vietnam. So my guess is he saved dozens of grunts.
And I would also venture to say that Ed lost a few along the way. And I know for a fact that each kid he lost he also lost a part of himself. Ed was drafted into the ARMY in 1968 and he served honorably. He never talked much about the war with most people. He did with me though. I know what he did. He saved young grunts like myself over there. I will always have the highest respect for what Ed did. That war was a big waste of American lives and Vietnamese lives too. Those of us who served would just as soon as forget about it.
But I will never forget what Ed did. Miss you brother.
Photo courtesy of Ed O'Connell
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DON'T EVER BUY A F-ING MONKEY
The autobiography by Ralph G. Fatello
Surfing, Rock and Roll, the Marines, and my everyday life with my family and friends, that has had it's shares of twists and turns in some of the most peculiar ways. And those who wrote on the back cover all know me very well.
I love them all. *Click the book cover below to read the testimonials from some of my dearest friends.
The book is currently available in soft cover, hardcover, and e-book on AMAZON. Just go to AMAZON and type in my name in the search bar or type in the title of the book. The book is also on INGRAM SPARK Books and BARNES & NOBLE.
COMING ON BLACK FRIDAY! THE ALL COLOR PHOTO COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF MY BEST SURF PHOTOS FROM THE 1960's TO 2026!
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THE 251st UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY! ALL MARINES ARE WELCOME. SPREAD THE WORD MARINES.
Tell all the Marines you know on the seacoast. All Marines and their spouses/significant others are welcome.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
SPEAKING OF MARINES. THIS YEAR MARKS MY 57th YEAR AS A MARINE CORPS VIETNAM VETERAN. 1969-2026
Hard to believe it's been that long. I look at photos of myself from back then and I can't believe it's been 57 years. Damn.
My late father Gus and my late father-in-law Jerry were both veterans. I miss them both. But I am fortunate enough to still have my Step-father-in-law John (our kids and grandkid's Grandpa) still with us. John was a Lt. Col in the US AIR FORCE and flew some of the fastest planes in the Air Force. We were lucky to just have both John and Judith here for a recent visit. They got to meet their Great Grandson Vince.
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE MAGAZINE ARTICLE BY MIKE COTE.
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THE BEAT AT THE CASINO SATURDAY November 7th, 2026
Playing the music of KING CRIMSON. I have always been a huge fan of Adrian Belew. I loved his LONE RHINO LP with BIG ELECTRIC CAT and I liked his role in KING CRIMSON. I'm also a fan of Tony Levin on bass and Terry Bozzio on drums. And I admit, I've never seen Stevie Vai play live. I've seen countless videos of him over the years.
And I also admit I was always a Joe Satriani fan. And I've seen Joe many times over the years. But never Steve Vai. So, this was a good opportunity to see both Vai and Belew along with that killer rhythm section of Bozzio and Levin.
Bottom line? This was one of the best live shows I have ever seen in my life.
And you all know I've seen my share of live R&R shows. And if you don't believe me ask these guys who were with me.
"SURFING AND ROCK & ROLL HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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ATTENTION ALL SEACOAST VETERANS
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Jeff is a great guy and he and his wife are wanting to do something positive for all the seacoast Veterans. Now you can too. Click on the Bar code to be one of dozens of Seacoast residents to help local veterans.
That was one painful to game to watch. The Patriots were never in the game. Not even close. And this score? Yeah this was the biggest loss at Gillette bar none. They have never lost this bad in this stadium.
And if that wasn't bad enough, this was Tom Brady's first game calling at Gillette. Ugh. Oh and the day before Brady was in town for Rob Gronkowski's induction into the Patriots Hall of fame. That's right. The day before GRONK was spiking balls with the fans and the Kraft family.
DOG ANGELS
Driving home on Rt 95 the other day this guy (a Marine Corps veteran) went by me on his Motorcycle when I noticed he had a little dog on the back. Check it out. Pretty cute huh?
The Midterm results didn't just crush the dreams of a lot of MAGA candidates, they apparently also hit the POTUS in the pocketbook. Looks like Sweet Melania was checking out of the White House while the getting was good. Can't really blame her.
With Massie already setting his sights on Hegseth and a potential Impeachment, he's also gonna get the dreaded EPSTEIN files released. Oh yeah, the shit
is going down. Because we know that not only is the POTUS in those files, but the word on the street is Ms Melania is in the files too.
I know that might come as a surprise to some of you Red-hatted followers, but the truth is the truth. And let us see what's in those Epstein Files once and for all. Like the Sheik who was there covering this story for the GITMO GAZETTE was heard yelling outside of the Oval office. "RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES DOZING DONNIE! RUN MELANIA RUN!"
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 pickup a case of EPSTEIN HOME MOVIES ON VHS tapes at Home Depot this week.
HAPPY RETIREMENT Carter Alan 47 years in Radio.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Eva Fatello October 28th, 2026!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JoEllen Bunton October 29th, 2026!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY George Masten November 9th, 2026!
HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY USMC! November 10th, 2026!
HAPPY VETERANS DAY November 11th, 2026!
REST IN PEACE Larry "Rubberman" Bertleman 71
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
GET WELL SOON Local Legend Peter Stokes!
KEEP FIGHTING John "HOG" Hannah!
GET WELL SOON Chris Caisey!
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
REST IN PEACE Sky Rosa 33yrs.
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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NOVEMBER 2nd 2010. DURING MY CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY.
This was a memorable day. Not only did I surf with some of my good friends, but I also saw the biggest deer I had ever seen in my life later that afternoon. A big 10 point Buck that was less than five minutes from my house. Look at those smiling faces. I love this community.
Photo by Heather
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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.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- SOME OF THE 300 PLUS PHOTOS THAT WILL BE IN MY NEW PHOTO BOOK.
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Christmas afternoon. December 25th, 2027.
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(Above) Carter Walsh watching a dream barrel slip by him.
October 15th, 2022. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) No words needed. October 15th, 2022. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody Grondin neatly tucked away. January 17th, 2023.
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(Above) This is Jeff "Berts" Obst from the summer of 1974. This is a movie frame grab from my old Super 8mm movies. *Note the beaver tail wetsuit and no leash. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Rainbows and waves. April 23rd, 2009. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Empty Wall wave. August 11th 2011. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kevin "Doc" Grondin racing down the line at one of the NH point breaks in 1972. Another movie frame grab from my Super 8mm Movie camera. Kevin is riding a 7'8" single fin with no leash.
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(Above) Big blustery November peak in 2017.
Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I remember this night very well. That's Weston Rogers walking across the sand after his last ride on December 12th, 2016 at the Wall.
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(Above) I'm always looking for perfection on the good days. And when one pops up on the sandbar I'm quick to pull the trigger. December 4th 2009. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
(Above) I recall this day waiting for that black hole. I saw a couple before I ran down the beach to get the right angle. Then she showed up and unloaded on the sandbar. I could hear the dull thud of the lip impacting on the sand and I saw that dark hole. Damn. January 24th, 2017.
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(Above) Crowley Gentile racing the avalanche of white water while trying to get around that moving section. Photo by RALPH
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The VINNY Band was around from 1976 to 1984
July 30th, 1979 headlining the Paradise Club
In Boston, MA
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(Above) I first surfed this wave in 1966. I missed it so much when I was in Vietnam, that the year I got back, I never missed a swell there for the next 10 years. Especially when I was living in Boston. January, 2018.
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(Above) The unridden realm. December 4th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is what they mean when they describe the surf as spinning cylinders. October 20th, 2016. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody Grondin Day III Hurricane Lee September 16th, 2023.
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(Above) Mikel Evans Day III Hurricane Lee September 16th, 2023
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(Above) Jon Kiskinis GoPro frame grab.
September 2019.
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(Above) Mackey V Hurricane Maria 10th Street The Wall.
September 27th, 2016. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Tres PR March 2019. Photo by RALPH
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Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.
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(Above) The cold of being a fishermen in NH. January 15th, 2022.
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(Above) Dina calls them "Wavebows" January 25th, 2017.
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(Above) This is what we call perfect trim. Markey J.
Tuesday October 19th, 2015. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Sam George Tortola BVI January 1979. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I learned how to get barreled here in the early 70's.
Massachusetts 1972. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Lenny Nichols August 11th, 2011. Photo by RALPH
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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.
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(Above) Hurricane Maria south of the borders. September 29th, 2016. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) The day that will live in infamy. 9-11-01.
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Little Apple Bay January 1979. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Hanalei Bay Kauai October 1987. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Of course I am going to include a few surf art pieces.
EAST COAST MAN April 11th, 1976. Art by RALPH
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(Above) Selfie by Ralphie Winter 1975. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE BEAT November 7th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Steve Vai and Adrian Belew of THE BEAT. Playing the music of KING CRIMSON. Great show. The band was super tight.
November 7th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Steve Vai of THE BEAT. Playing the music of KING CRIMSON.
November 7th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- OCTOBER FOLIAGE , 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) One of favorite tress is in my life. October 17th, 2026.
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(Above) The sky in my backyard. You just gotta look up every now and then. October 30th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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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) Bill Ellegood leaning into a clean green Nica wave.
Photo c/o Bill Ellegood
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(Above) I love this. These kids all grew up together. Mary, Veda, and Michael. Oahu Hawaii. November 2026.
Photo c/o Michael Kirby
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He's more than just a good photographer
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 828 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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Hello! I see some surf coming this Saturday.
I'm picking Saturday November 14th, 2026 as the best of the next two weeks.
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November 8th, 2026
"Sorry sir but my dog knows when you're lying. And he will shat on you. You lying sack of sheeeit."
(ABOVE) I miss this dog. Patch 2010-2025.
Photo by RALPH
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