April 26th, 2026 The RUN is 33 out of 33 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were waist to chest high waves on 4-20-26 and waist
high on 4-26-26.
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 May 10th, 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.
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ANNUAL KICK OFF TO SUMMER "THE GATHERING." THE NEW ESA-NNE DIRECTOR SPEAKS OUT. TRUMP POSTS HIMSELF AS JESUS ON TRUTH SOCIAL. CLAIMS HE WAS A DOCTOR IN THE MEME "DR JESUS?" IRAN WAR IN A STALEMATE
WITH THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. ANOTHER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON POTUS. BRUINS AND CELTICS LOCKED IN A BATTLE IN THE PLAYOFFS. MEANWHILE THE RED SOX FIRE ALEX CORA.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE LARGER VERSION
The first annual GATHERING of the local Seacoast Surf Tribe.
Presented by The SURFRIDER FOUNDATION, NH Chapter,
CINNAMON RAINBOWS, and DOUBLE ZERO WETSUITS.
This first gathering will feature the many surf photographers and artists on our seacoast. Brian Nevins, Brayden Rudert, Chris Carragher, John Adams, and myself. We will acknowledge all the photographers who have dedicated their time and passion to document our favorite pastime, Surfing. Individuals like: Erica Nardone, Dina Crawford, Ed Moran, Tony Berardini, Martha Lardent, Jeff Crawford, Ron Freeman, Lenny Nichols, and many more. Plus we will acknowledge the late Ed O'Connell.
Along with the surf photographers will be acknowledging the many Surf Artists like: Stan Chew, Erik Zak, Erica Nardone, Daniella Tabor, and myself. This GATHERING will hopefully be the start of something annual where all surfers and like minded ocean lovers can kick off each summer.
There will be a panel with a handful of photographers and artists that will be MC'd by yours truly. We will have large screen where we will be showing photos and short local surf movies.
I'll be talking with the panel and fielding questions from the gathering to each of the panel. Because it's our first attempt at something like this we will be kind of going with the general flow and seeing things pan out. There will be live music prior to the photo and video presentation. R&R acoustic/electric duo.
Photographers and artists will have their work on display at tables
at 935.
There will be food and drink for sale as well.
This will all take place at 935 OCEAN located at 935 Ocean Blvd, Hampton, NH. From 5:00PM to 9PM
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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 12th, 2026
Young Kainalu Nichols on April 14th, 2011. Getting in a few smacks before school. This looks like The Wall but it could very well be Freaks. My guess is the Wall. 15 years ago. Thanks Ed.
Photo by Ed O'Connell
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I again apologize for being so late with this book writing project.
The good news is the longer version will be available Online in it's entirety. ALSO this just in. We are doing a AUDIO version of the book with me doing the reading.
I'm also thinking about venues for Book Signings. All my friends say I need to have one (or two).
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.
We will be going to this early show.
Jesse is is so good.
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HERE'S MORE 47 MEMES FROM THIS WEEK.
By now you've all seen the meme that Trump himself posted of himself as Jesus right? You'd have to be living under a rock not to see it. And then he went on camera to say that he was depicting himself as a doctor not Jesus? And he blamed the news media for saying he was being portrayed as Jesus. Well, even some of the hardcore MAGANUTS could see right through that lie. I mean come on. What Doctor dresses as Jesus?
And let's face it, no other president has lied as much as this guy. He is without question, THE LIAR IN CHIEF. Don't believe me? Ask Uncle Google this one question. Which US President has lied more to the American people? Go on Google that question. Or you can save yourself the time and just believe me. Donald J. Trump is the answer.
This is pretty funny. If you look closely you'll see all the main players.
Bibi, Epstein, Melania, Ghislane, and Dr Jesus himself.
Yeah, you're a Doctor alright. Drink up kids.
These are just a handful of recovering MAGANUTS. They have finally seen the light. They know they have been conned. They know they have been lied to. The question is, when will you see and hear the truth?
And then he actually got into a pissing match with all people, the Pope.
The difference between The Pope and Trump is very simple. The Pope is all about Peace, and Trump is all about Trump. I like Pope Leo. God Bless Pope Leo.
He's the real deal. Unlike our Narcissistic President.
LAST NIGHT AT THE WHCD in Washington DC
That's Melania, Oz Pearlman, and POTUS just as the shots rang out last night. This is the third time that someone tried to assassinate President Trump. WTF? Look, as much as I despise the President, the last thing I want to see is him being assassinated. I do NOT want him to die.
I want to see him to step down, and face the Judge in court of all of which he's been accused of. I believe the young girls. I believe the women. I do not, and never, have believed anything this man has ever said. But Good Lord I don't want him to be assassinated. I want to see him be held accountable of the heinous crimes he's been accused of.
I was watching it all last night. I was so looking forward to what Oz Pearlman was going to do. I think Oz is fascinating. And I was looking forward to what Trump was going to say to the press. I know that he hired some comic writers to write some jokes for him. And I'm not kidding when I say, I really was looking forward to all of that. I hope they lock the lunatic up forever who tried to assassinate him. I'm glad that nobody got hurt and killed. I pray that the Secret Service Agent who was shot recovers quickly.
And by the way? We do have a gun problem in this country.
AND SPEAKING OF LUNATICS...
Last night at the press conference. FBI Director Kash Patel had the same look on his face for every single press conference he's ever been part of. The look of shock. The look of disbelief. And I don't blame him one bit.
I'd be in shock too if I was him. One has to wonder how long he will keep his job as Director of the FBI. That crazy ass bug eyed look would creep me out if I had to keep looking at him.
Damn Kashnut. You are one creepy ass looking dude. Plus ya got a bit of a drinking problem
"SECRET SERVICE AGENTS AND SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING FOR SKY ROSA.
He's back home in NH with his family and enjoying the New Hampshire Spring weather. Meanwhile your prayers are helping.
As I have said, to know Sky is to love him. I can't wait to see Sky on the beach this summer. So Please, keep sending the positive vibes and prayers they really do work. Peace.
KEEP FIGHTING SKY! WE ALL LOVE YOU!
CH 47 US ARMY CHINOOK
Last week a fellow Veteran told me about this chopper in North Hampton, NH. So after lunch I drove up the road a piece and saw it for myself. This CH 47 "Chinook" is on 216 Lafayette Rd in North Hampton, NH Go check it out
CH 46 USMC
This is a photo I took 57 years ago in Southeast Asia of a CH 46 Sea Knight. We had just unloaded off this chopper and were taking cover, when I jumped up to snap this photo with my little cheap Instamatic. What you can't see or hear is the door gunner firing his M-60 into the tree line on the other side. *Note the other CH 46 flying over the mountain.
We're all excited
to have the ESA-NNE back on the Northern New England seacoast. It's been way too long. But the waiting is over. New Director Nohea Nichols has been well versed in the contest scene having worked with her father and mother for many years.
So contact Nohea
and get signed up for the ESA and our first contest of the 2026 season.
Well, if there has ever been a place and time where our boy Khaliddy should have attended, it would have to be this. The WHITEHOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER. Imagine how excited the Sheik was to be invited to this exclusive dinner engagement. Of course, he was slightly under dressed, but he did manage to be up front when the shooting started. And unlike the other terrified guests, Ole Khaliddy was not in the least bit afraid of the shots being fired all around him.
In fact, look how incredibly calm he is here in this photo. People be freaking out all around him while KSM just brushed it off like it was another day in Afghanistan. You can't scare the Sheik.
And you can't kill him. He has ice in his veins. And as you can all plainly see, the Sheik is as cool as a cucumber.
I am not surprised though. But having the Sheik be front and center at this historical night is a feather in the cap of the GITMO GAZETTE! Nicely done Sheiky. Nicely done.
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 dirty Tuxedos at Home Depot this week.
HAPPY 22nd ANNIVERSARY RPOTW 4-15-26!
PLEASE KEEP SKY ROSA in your Thoughts and Prayers.
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
KEEP FIGHTING John "HOG" Hannah!
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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Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.
Ralph
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50 YEARS AGO. THE FIRST VERSION OF THE VINNY BAND 1976.
This is the first version of my old band VINNY. From left to right : Shawn Murry, Scott Murray, Johnny Fatello, and Ralph Fatello. The next version had Peter Michelini on bass and Dan Paradine in drums. The version after that had Lester Eldrige on bass and Howie Sorroffman on drums. The fourth version had Peter Goutzos on drums. That was probably my favorite version. We had two or three more versions. But nothing was like the version with Lester and Pete. They are both gone now from this earth.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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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- THE APRIL SHOWER Video Frame Grabs.
April 11th, 2026 Photos by RALPH
(Above) The colors and textures were so pretty that day. These are all VFG from the video that's posted at the top of this page.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Thank God Cam Carey was out there that morning. He made it look so cool. Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Cam Carey styling through the stiff offshore breezes.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) The lefts were just as good as the lefts.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Cam Carey toes on the nose.
Saturday April 11th, 2026.
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(Above) Cam Carey
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Like I said, thank God Cam Carey was out there this day.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) I love shooting directly into the sun. Cam Carey.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Thanks Cam. Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Another reason why we live here. Love these line-up shots.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Unknown Goofyfoot.
Saturday April 11th, 2026.
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Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) My dear friend Johnny JIM Meehan enjoying the day.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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July 30th, 1979 headlining the Paradise Club
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(Above) This was a fun video to shoot and edit.
Saturday April 11th, 2026. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) And the music fit perfectly.
Saturday April 11th, 2026.
VFG by RALPH
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Today- The Gray Green Day. April 20th, 2026
Photos by RALPH
(Above) The scene outside my office window.
Monday April 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The waves were fun and semi glassy.
Monday April 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) They were also oily glassy too. Did you miss this swell?
Monday April 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There were only three guys out there.
Monday April 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) One lone egret.
Monday April 20th, 2026. Photo by RALPH
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Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.
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Today- The Australia New Zealand Trip. March 20th, 2026
Photos by Ron Freeman
(Above) There's no denying that there's great surf down under.
March, 2026. Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) Man that is one big ass wave.
March, 2026. Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) And this? This is one heavy drop with a sketchy looking section.
March, 2026. Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) That's a cool perspective Ron. I love the tracks in the sand.
March, 2026. Photo by Ron Freeman
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(Above) One guy made it. One guy ate it. March, 2026.
Photo by Ron Freeman
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Today- The Random NORTH SHORE Beach Scenes.
Photos by Jeff Crawford
(Above) Just follow my tracks.
Photo by Jeff 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.
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(Above) That's a big lens on a nice rig. Oahu's North Shore.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Penny for your thoughts. Honestly? There's a whole lot to think about before you paddle out on Oahu's North Shore.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) The North Shore is not for everyone.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) This has to be Waimea Bay. I've been there many times and watched these guys suck it up and paddle out.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) The man himself. Bernie Baker. North Shore legend.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) That's a popular head gear on Oahu's North Shore.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) The most respected group on the entire North Shore. The Lifeguards. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) There's a heavy price to pay if you want to play on Oahu's North Shore. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Still breathtakingly beautiful after all these years.
Oahu's North Shore. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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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) Chris Carragher Winter/Spring 2026.
Photo by Erica Nardone
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(Above) Dina Crawford takes the BEST Sunrise pics.
Photo by @salisburysunrises
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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 # 817 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 c/o 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 Wednesday -Friday 4-29-26 thru 5-1-26
I'm picking Friday May 1st, 2026 as the best day of the next two weeks.
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April 26th, 2026
"Can you say malpractice suit?"
(ABOVE) I'm sorry but that whole meme of him as Jesus that he himself posted must be acknowledged. Besides this is funny. Photo c/o Google
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