March 1st, 2026 The RUN is 25 out of 25 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were overhead waves on 2-2-26 and shoulder high on 2-8-26
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 March 15th, 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 USA MEN AND WOMEN HOCKEY TEAMS WIN GOLD IN MILAN. HOLLYWOOD ICON ROBERT DUVALL DIES AT 95. IWO JIMA BATTLE 81 YEARS AGO. CLINTON TESTIFIES IN EPSTEIN FILES CASE. DONALD TRUMP AND NATANYAHU ATTACKS IRAN. REMEMBER THE ALAMO 190 YEARS AGO.
This was 46 years in the making for the mens team. The last time they won was in 1980. "Miracle On Ice" was a 1981 movie about that team playing the heavily favored Russians. The USA team won 4-3. And that was the last time the Mens Hockey team won Gold. This year's was almost as exciting. Seeing how they were playing team Canada.
And what a great game it was. They (US) were up 1-0 in the 1st period and into the 2nd period when Canada tied it up. It was still tied at the end of regulation. They went into overtime with 3 on 3. And Jack Huges got the winning goal with a beautiful pass from Zach Werenski. The real hero of the game was goalie Connor Hellebuck. He made an astounding 41 saves.
The women's team won Gold beating Canada 2-1 in OT
completing a perfect 7-0 run through the tournament. Hillary Knight's goal motivated the team to go out and win Gold for team USA. What an amazing feat for both teams. For both teams to win Gold over their next door neighbor rivals Canada, was one of the most exciting winter Olympics I've ever seen.
It almost made up for the Patriots losing the Super Bowl. Nah it did.
It's hard to be too upset to hear of someone passing away at age 95. I mean that's a great run. And Robert Duvall had one hell of a run. From TO KILL A MOCKING BIRD to THE GODFATHER to APOCALYPSE NOW and LONESOME DOVE. Duvall made himself one hell of a Hollywood legacy. He was that memorable. His performance in the Godfather alone was legendary. But because I'm a surfer his role as Lt. Col. Kilgore in APOCALYPSE NOW in 1979 was something none of us will ever forget.
It was beyond classic. And if some of you younger surfers have never seen
that movie? Well, you owe it to yourself to see it. Trust me. As a surfer you can relate. You will crack up while shaking your head.
REST IN PEACE Col Kilgore. You were one hell of an actor.
"IF I SAY IT'S SAFE TO SURF THIS BEACH CAPTAIN-IT'S SAFE TO SURF THIS BEACH!"
Robert Duvall, one of the most iconic actors of our time dead at 95.
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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 March 1st, 2026
This is Perry Reynolds on March 2nd, 2012. Surfing that infamous left point break. This was way back in time for Perry. Before babies and marriage. And Ed was there capturing all the boys and girls. Ed would be gone in two years after taking this photo. Life goes on my friends. Life goes on. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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PRE-ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S READY.
I apologize for being so late with this book writing project. I really thought it would be much easier than I originally anticipated. Actually, the writing part was easy. Too easy. It was the editing that slowed me down. I just had too much happen to me in my life. The good news is the longer version will be available Online in it's entirety.
And the printed version will be a manageable read. Hopefully once the book is out and those of you who actually purchase a copy and read it, that you will get a laugh or two out of my many misfortunes in life. And believe me. There were many of those.
The book is in the hands of the publisher. Thanks for being so patient with me.
UPDATE: The Online version will have all the stories and images. The printed version will only have the stories that I feel will be the most entertaining. I'm also doing a audio book that I will be using my own voice. I've had too many friends suggest that I do the reading. I will post all the ordering info here.
The book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.
THIS IS THE MASSIVE BLIZZARD THAT HIT ON 2-23-26.
This storm was one for the ages. And I've got several galleries in this Blog to prove it. Including the video at the top of the page. This swell was pretty damn significant.
THE FLAG RAISING ON IWO JIMA 81 YEARS AGO ON
FEBRUARY 23rd, 1945 BY SIX US MARINES.
This photo changed my life as a young boy in the mid 1950's. The man who took the photo was Joe Rosenthal. He went on to win a Pulitzer Prize for this iconic image. My father who fought in the South Pacific during WWII showed me this photo and I was mesmerized. I didn't know who they were at the time, but I knew I wanted to be one of them. A United States Marine. And I became one in 1969.
Three of these Marines would later be killed fighting on Iwo Jima. This photo was taken five days after the Marines landed on February 19th, 1945. The battle would finally end on March 26th, 1945. The cost was heavy. 6,871 Marines and Navy Corpsmen were killed with 20,000 wounded. There were 27 medals on honor awarded on Iwo Jima. Of the original 21,000 Japanese soldiers on Iwo Jima, only 216 were taken prisoner. The rest died fighting on that island. |
THE STATE OF THE UNION. February 24th, 2027
The longest speech in US history. One hour and 48 minutes. Rather than tell you how many lies he spewed out of his lying mouth, I would rather you go to your favorite fact checking website. Suffice it to say, he told a shitload. These three would give the Three Stooges a run for their money.
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TESTIFIED FOR OVER SIX HOURS
IN A CLOSED DOOR DEPOSITION WITH THE HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IN CHAPPAQUA, NY REGARDING HIS TIES TO JEFFEREY EPSTEIN AND THE EPSTEIN FILES.
He has denied any wrongdoing. Saying: "I saw nothing and did nothing."
I'm sorry President Clinton, but I clearly remember you looking America in the eye in 1998 and saying "I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie, not a single time-never. These allegations are false. And I need to go back to work for the American people. Thank you."
Well, we all now know that was an outright lie.
And there have been many photos of Clinton with young girls in a hot tub and hanging out with...BAM! Jeffrey Epstein. Sorry Bill, I'm not buying it.
I believe the young girls and boys who were abused. I don't believe you and I certainly don't believe the current president. Speaking of which...
THE MAN WHO SAID HE WOULD NEVER GO TO WAR WITH IRAN JUST BOMBED THE SNOT OF IRAN, KILLING THE AYATOLLAH.
And look, before any of you MAGANUTS start getting your MAGA Panties all up in a bunch, you should know, that I have hated Iran's Regime since October 23rd, 1983. What's that date? That's the day Iranian backed militants blew up the Marine Barracks in Beirut killing 241 Marines while they slept. I have hated them ever since. I have zero sympathy for the regime. ZERO. Fuck the Ayatollah Khomeini. And Fuck the Iranian Guard.
But lets be truthful here. On June 21st, 2025 Trump ordered a military air strike on three of Iran's Nuclear facilities. To quote the president. "We completely and totally obliterated Iran’s nuclear capability.” That’s what he said. And he repeated that many times over. Don't believe me? Google it. He said it over and over again. So this attack on February 28th, 2026? WAG THE DOG. That's right. This is a clear case of distracting the obvious hammer that is coming down on him. It's true. No matter how many wars you start Donald this Epstein thing is not going away.
There was no imminent threat. Shit he told us over and over again that we "OBLITERATED IRAN'S NUCLEAR CABABILITY." No my friends, this was a major and costly distraction. Trump has been mentioned over a million times in the Epstein files. He needs to face the same committee that Bill Clinton faced. And then the FEDS need to start prosecuting these monsters.
Like this meme below says...
I believe the women. I believe the young girls. I believe the boys.
I do NOT believe the accused. They are monsters. They are Guilty.
Arrest them and prosecute them. DO THE RIGHT THING.
REST IN PEACE Al Cyr. Nahant-Hawaiian Surfer.
I got a PM from Jim Cyr the other day telling me that his brother Al passed away. He was 70 yrs old. The Cyr brothers were local New England surfers who gravitated to Hawaii and ended up there for the long haul.
Thanks to the Internet I was able to communicate with both brothers over the years about the past and the present.
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Cyr family.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING FOR SKY ROSA.
He's with his family and enjoying the tropical healing waters. But your prayers are helping. To know Sky is to love him. Please keep sending the positive vibes and prayers. Peace.
MY FAILED SELFIE OF ME AND ZORRO
I went to take a selfie of me and my German Shorthair Pointer ZORRO but as I raised the cellphone he reached up with his paw to slap away my phone. I somehow was able to get this funny pic before my phone hit the deck.
190 YEARS AGO MARCH 6th, 1836. THE ALAMO
I was always loved the story of the Alamo. This March 6th, 2026 marks the 190 anniversary of that famous battle in San Antonio, Texas. Cory and I went there in 2015. It was high on my bucket list. I'm standing near the spot where Davey Crockett fell.
All 182 defenders were killed. "REMEMBER THE ALAMO" became the now famous Battle Cry at San Jacinto where Sam Houston's Army killed many of the Mexican soldiers who fought at the Alamo and he captured General Santa Anna.
There are so many videos and articles of President Trump claiming that he's the president of Peace. Look who wrote this one. My guess is he's not a shoe-in for next year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Well would you look at this. Our boy Khaliddy was there when our fearless leader announced that he was attacking IRAN. Yup. Ole Sheiky knows a good story when he sees one. The Peace President once again opens mouth and inserts foot. Meanwhile, the EPSTEIN FILES story is not going away. No matter how many countries you attack, you are all over the Epstein Files.
I Hope the Sheik gets another front page story in
"The GITMO GAZETTE" with this story. Give 'em Hell Sheiky. Give 'em hell!
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 WAG THE DOG DVD's at Home Depot this week.
PLEASE KEEP SKY ROSA in your Thoughts and Prayers.
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
REST IN PEACE Al Cyr 70yrs old.
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY Joe Somogyi March 2nd.
REMEMBER THE ALAMO March 6th, 2026!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Judith and John Rastl February 23rd
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
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JOE SOMOGYI WOULD HAVE TURNED 76 ON MARCH 2nd, 2026.
This photo of Joe was taken at the Wall at 10th Street. I've posted it many many times over the years. As you can plainly see, he was not happy that I took this pic. I didn't care. I was always taking photos and movies of all of us back then. And looking back on it all now. I'm so glad I did. Happy 76th brother. Go find your birthday wave. Photo 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.
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Today- THE BLIZZARD OF 26 SWELL February 24th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Crowley Gentile
BLIZZARD OF 26 aftermath.
February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Finally, I am able to dunk a B-ball.
February 24th, 2026.
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(Above) The waits were long. But when they came it was well worth it. BLIZZARD of 26 .
February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I have become comfortably numb. BLIZZARD of 26.
February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Cold snap during the BLIZZARD of 26 aftermath.
February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody Grondin across the bay. BLIZZARD of 26 Swell
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(Above) Brian Avantes has some great waves in the video posted at the top of this page. BLIZZARD of 26 Swell Aftermath February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) Max Fatello got three tubes on this one wave. BLIZZARD of 26 Swell Aftermath February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Unknown regular foot BLIZZARD of 26 Swell Aftermath
February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Max Fatello slotted in the BLIZZARD of 26 Swell Aftermath. February 24th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- The IWO JIMA Swell FEBRUARY 18th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Kody Grondin riding the coping.
February 18th, 2026.
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(Above) This had been a good month overall.
February 18th, 2026.
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(Above) Backhand tap by Kody Grondin.
February 18th, 2026.
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(Above) Kody Grondin floating the inside section.
February 18th, 2026.
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(Above) Kody Grondin greeting his pup Finn on the beach.
February 18th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Today- The IWO JIMA Swell Day II FEBRUARY 19th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) The first pic I shot this morning.
February 19th, 2026.
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(Above) The waves were so pretty this morning.
February 19th, 2026.
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(Above) The window was very short though. It just didn't last very long.
February 19th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody bouncing off the inside section.
February 19th, 2026.
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(Above) It was still fun for the few that paddled out.
Monday February 9th, 2026.
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Today- The CHRIS CARRAGHER Gallery 2-24-26
Photos by Chris Carragher
(Above) That's a great shot Chris.
February 24th, 2026.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) That's a nice tight turn.
February 24th, 2026.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) There was still some size out there.
February 24th, 2026.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) Crowley Gentile is one of the best Goofy foots around.
February 24th, 2026. Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) Lars Hamilton.
February 24th, 2026.
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Today- CHRIS CARRAGHER Gallery 2-18-26
Photos by Chris Carragher
(Above) Goofy foot slash and burn. February 18th, 2026.
Photo by Chris Carragher
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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) Funny how many photos we all got of Kody Grondin these last few swells.
February 18th, 2026. Photo by Chris Carragher
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(Above) Kody Grondin riding the roof on
February 18th, 2026.
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Today- MO MACKING MAVS 2-7-26
Photos by Capn Chambo
(Above) That's one heaving lip.
Saturday February 7th, 2026.
Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) Not sure why it's OK to drop in on someone when the waves are big. But it's pretty common. Saturday February 7th, 2016
Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) This is the man himself. Jeff Clark. The first to surf MAVERICKS. He now rides a SUP out there. And from what I hear he takes whatever wave he wants. Saturday February 7th, 2016
Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) This can't be good. Ugh. Saturday February 7th, 2016
Photo by Capn Chambo
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(Above) It must be hard surfing this on your backhand. Shit, it must be hard surfing it anyway you try. Homey don't play this game.
Saturday February 7th, 2016 Photo by Capn Chambo
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Today- More from February 18th, 2026
Photos by Bob Costanzo
(Above) Thanks Bob for sending these in.
February 18th, 2026. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) Some Goofyfoot enjoying the winter waves of NH.
February 18th, 2026. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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Today- VIDEO FRAME GRABS from the BLIZZARD of 26 VIDEO at the Top of this page. February 24th, 2026
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(Above) MVF deeply slotted on
February 24th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Mackey got so many barrels this day. February 24th, 2026.
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(Above) Max slamming on the brakes. Watch the video on top of this page.
February 24th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) This barn is a local icon. February, 2026.
Photo by Peter Allen
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(Above) Mindy Bocko shot this pic last week. Photo Mindy Bocko
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 813 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 Saturday 3-7-26.
I'm picking Saturday March 7th, 2026 as the best day of the
next two weeks.
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March 1st, 2026
"Broken dreams and broken boards."
(ABOVE) This is the price you pay for surfing MAVS
Photo by Chambo
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