THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION
     *EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155* - Part 5



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For the complete Ecuador story, “The Opposite Direction,” pick up Issue #155 of Eastern Surf Magazine at your favorite surf shop.
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LOCAL EXPLORATION

Chris Dennis Shows Nils Schweizer, Jesse Heilman, And ESM Photo Editor Nathan Adams The Hidden Side Of Trinidad & Tobago

Words and photos by Nathan Adams

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ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL

ESA Northeast Regionals Add Another Piece To The Puzzle For ESA Easterns Later This Fall

By Peter Pan; Photos by Joe McGovern

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DOWN, BUT DEFINITELY NOT OUT

Update On New Jersey Legend Danny Margagliano’s Recent Injury — And How You Can Help

By Nick McGregor

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CREAM OF THE CROP

ESA Southeast Regional Championships Select The Best In Classic New Smyrna Beach Conditions


By Allison Arteaga; Photos by ObeeRose.com

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SPRING CLEANING

Pair Of Low-Pressure Systems Finally Shake The Cobwebs From Dismal Last Few Months On The East Coast

By Nick McGregor

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BACK IN BUSINESS

Sebastian Inlet’s Famed First Peak Shows Signs Of Rebirth During Last Week’s Northeast Swell

By Nick McGregor

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A NEW BRIDGE TO PRO-LAND?

NSSA Freesurfs On Fire

By Dick "Mez" Meseroll

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BETWEEN THE HEATS: PART 1

NSSA Freesurfing On Fire

By Dick "Mez" Meseroll

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CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE

Top Talent Gathers In New Smyrna Beach For 2012 NSSA East Coast Championships

By Allison Arteaga; Photos by Tom Dugan

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SLINKING INTO SPRING

The Shift In Seasons Hasn’t Exactly Been Lion-Like — But March And Early April Have Still Saved Us From Mewling Lamb Of A Winter

By Nick McGregor

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ESM PRESENTS: DUGAN’S PIX & PIXELS 2

Thirty Years Of Random Imagery And Insights From One Of Our Coast’s Most Prolific Lensmen

By Tom Dugan

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BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY

 

Sunshine State Surfers Band Together To Support New Heritage Exhibit, “Surfing Florida: A Photographic History”

By Allison Arteaga


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STATE OF THE SURFBOARD UNION:
THE NEXT BIG THING


East Coast Shapers Discuss The Trends That Are Moving Their Industry Forward

By Allison Arteaga

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STATE OF THE SURFBOARD UNION:
THE BRIGHT SIDE


East Coast Shapers Revel In The Little Things That Keep Them Stoked

By Allison Arteaga

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STATE OF THE SURFBOARD UNION:
TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS


East Coast Shapers Sound Off On The Biggest Threats To Their Industry

By Allison Arteaga

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PHLOGGING: A COSTA RICA PERSPECTIVE

Photo Blogging Early 2012 With Tom Dugan

Words and water photos by Tom Dugan; Land photos by Mimi Herger

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LEAP YEAR

It Might Seem Like The Worst Winter In Four Years — But Rare Flashes Of Wave-Blessed Brilliance Have Saved Us From Frigid Flat-Spell Madness

By Nick McGregor

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STORMY SUNDAY

Surfing America Prime East Presented By Got Milk? Overcomes Small Conditions And Potential For Nasty Weather At Ponce Inlet

Words and photos by Jack McDaniel/Surfing America

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ESM PRESENTS: DICK’S PICKS 2

Rummaging Through, And Ruminating On,
40 Years Of Surf Photography


By Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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PHLOGGING: WINTER WONDERLAND

Photo Blogging Early 2012 From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

By Tom Dugan

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, PART TWO

You Say Surf Expo Is Just A Greasy Bro-Down — We Say It’s The Most Important Industry Gathering Of The Year

By Nick McGregor

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THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

You Say Surf Expo Is Just A Greasy Bro-Down — We Say It’s The Most Important Industry Gathering Of The Year

By Nick McGregor

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10th ANNUAL ESeMMY AWARDS

Excerpted From Vol. 21, #158 (January 2012)

By Nick McGregor, Matt Pruett, Dick Meseroll, Tom Dugan, and Jon Coen

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WINTER OF OUR CONTENT

Back End Of 2011, First Few Days Of 2012 Provide Plenty Of Wintry Wonderment

By Nick McGregor

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PHLOGGING: HARD AT WORK

Photo Blogging The 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters With Tom Dugan

By Tom Dugan

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COMPETITIVE CROSSROADS

Inside CJ Hobgood's Head At The Most Critical Juncture Of His Career

By Nick McGregor; Portraits by Nathan Adams

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PHLOGGING: HAWAIIAN PUNCH

Photo Blogging The 2011 Billabong Pipe Masters With Tom Dugan

By Tom Dugan

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PHLOGGING: JUST OFF THE JET

Photo Blogging The 2011 North Shore Season With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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ON A BOAT

St. Augustine, FL’s, Lauren Hill Examines Goals And Results Of Recent TransparentSea Voyage — And What It Means For The East Coast

By Lauren Hill

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SEACOW ON THE MOVE

Volcom’s VQS Totally Crustaceous Seacow Surf Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary By Heading For New Smyrna Beach, FL On December 3rd

By Nick McGregor

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10TH ANNUAL ESeMMY AWARDS - VOTE NOW!

Help us select the best ESM Girl and ESM cover of 2011

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ESM PRESENTS: DUGAN’S PIX & PIXELS 1

30 Years Of Random Imagery And Insights From One Of Our Coast’s Most Prolific Lensmen

By Tom Dugan

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FALL ON FIRE

Sussing Out The Sickest Season Yet This Year On The Rightside

By Nick McGregor

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HEAVY DUTY

Was 17th Annual Quiksilver King Of The Peak The Gnarliest Edition Yet? Believe What You Will, But The Photos Don’t Lie

By Nick McGregor


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THICK ‘N’ CHUNKY

17th Annual Quiksilver King Of The Peak Set To Go Down In Solid Northeast Swell Conditions On November 6th-7th

By Nick McGregor; Captions by Dick “Mez” Meseroll


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OPEN SEASON

Beach To Beer Fest Loosens Sunglow Pier Restrictions In Name Of Tow-At Contest, Community Cooperation

By Greg Tindall


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FOR THE CHILDREN

Surfers For Autism Wraps Up Groundbreaking 2011 Season With Sights Set On Bigger, Better 2012

By Surfers For Autism; Photos by Ben Hicks


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JOHNNY BRAVO

Under The Lights And In The Water With New Smyrna Beach, FL, Shaper Johnny Rodgers

By Matt Bender

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AC ON THE MAP

Under Armour Surfing America Prime East, Inaugural ASF New York-New Jersey Chapter Contests Reignite Atlantic City Surf Scene

By Nick McGregor; Photos by Josh Jacoby

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A STORM BY ANY OTHER NAME…

It Wasn't Given An Identity, But We Won't Forget This Beautiful Little October Surprise Any Time Soon

By Nick McGregor

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TAJ IN THE SUNSHINE

Burrow Visits Florida In Between World Tour Stops

By Cash Lambert

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SURF-VIVOR

So What If The 44th Annual ESA Eastern Surfing Championships Didn’t Live Up To Expectations? The Point Is, They’re Still Living

Words by Matt Pruett; Photos by Tom Dugan

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WHILE HATTERAS ACHES…

Hip Nags Head Relocation, Management Restructuring Just Two Of The Issues Making The 44th Annual ESA Eastern Surfing …

Words by Matt Pruett; Photos by Tom Dugan

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PHLOGGING THE 2011 HURRICANE SEASON

The Stealth Sessions Continue With Katia and Maria

Words and photos by Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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ALL-STARS IN CENTRO

ESA’s Best And Brightest Mix It Up In Nicaragua

By Daniel Glenn; Photos by Josh Jacoby

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QUEEN OF THE COAST, PART TWO

Hurricane Katia Lords It Over 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season

By Nick McGregor

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QUEEN OF THE COAST, PART ONE

Hurricane Katia Lords It Over 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season

By Nick McGregor

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FREESURF FRIDAY

The Action Didn’t Stop After The Quiksilver Pro New York Ended Last Week

By Nick McGregor

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MEET ME IN BELMAR

Surfers Hope To Strike Up A Romance With Maria At 2011 Foster’s Belmar Pro

By Jon Coen

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EVERYONE ♥ NEW YORK

How Can We Resist More Highlights From Final Weekend Of Quiksilver Pro New York?

By Nick McGregor

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TENS ACROSS THE BOARD

Blue Skies, Thousands Of Surf Fans, Pumping Head-High Peaks, And Red-Hot Performances All Combine For Spectacular Final Day Of Quiksilver Pro New York

By Nick McGregor

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STORMY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Cory Robbed, Gabe Bounced, Bobby Suspended, Damien And CJ Out, Kelly Swept Straight Into Round Four… What A Couple Of Days In New York

By Nick McGregor

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SHRED AND THE CITY

Whether It’s Lay Days Or Competitive Marathons, New York Has No Shortage Of Things To Do

By Nick McGregor

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THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION - PART 5

*EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155*

By Matt Pruett

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THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION - PART 4

*EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155*

By Matt Pruett

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ALL EYES ON IRENE, PART TWO

First Major Hurricane Of 2011 Brings The Pain, Along With Plenty Of Waves

By Nick McGregor

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THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION - PART 3

*EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155*

By Matt Pruett

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GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, AND GOODNIGHT IRENE

Phlogging The 2011 Hurricane Season With Dick “Mez” Meseroll

Words and photos by Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION - PART 2

*EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155*

By Matt Pruett

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ALL EYES ON IRENE, PART ONE

First Major Hurricane Of 2011 Brings The Pain, Along With Plenty Of Waves

By Nick McGregor

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THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION - PART 1

*EXCERPTED FROM ISSUE #155*

By Matt Pruett

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ESM PRESENTS: DICK’S PICKS 1

Rummaging Through, And Ruminating On, 40 Years Of Surf Photography

By Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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R.I.P. DMAC

Memories Of South Florida Standout Donnie Macrae From Those That Knew Him Best

Collected by Nick McGregor

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VISUAL IMPACT

Iconic Photos Stir Jersey Pride At 2nd Annual Singlefins, Boardwalks, And Storytalks Exhibit

By Jamie Moran

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SUMMERTIME BLUES SWELL

 

Nothing Like A Few Surprise Swells To Keep Summer From Being A Drag

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THE EXTRAORDINARY EXPLOITS OF 2011'S WHO DA GUY CAST

 

Excerpted from Volume 20, Issue #154
(August 2011)



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SWEATIN’ TO THE OLDIES


Second Annual Singlefins, Boardwalks, & Storytalks Photo Exhibit Hits Tuckerton Seaport With Work From Meseroll, Chrisner, Stafford, Cresitello

By Vinny Gavone

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2011 HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS GUIDE


Forget This Year’s Slow Start — EasternSurf.com Gets You Primed For Another Terrific Atlantic Tropical Season

By Nick McGregor

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Hurley’s Rip My Shred Stick Tour Takes East Coast By Storm

By Nick McGregor

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COURTESY OF THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE


East Coasters Come Up Short For Titles At Surfing America Quiksilver U.S.A. Champs, But Still Kick Some Butt And Take Some Names

By Nick McGregor

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WAVE WARRIORS

Virginia Beach Hosts Camp For Wounded Servicemen And Women

By Jason Borte

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THE ESM PHOTO BLOG: ICE ROAD TRUCKIN’ PART II

Through The Pine Trees, Darkly...

Words and photos by Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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TARHEEL TAKEOVER

North Carolina Stakes Its Claim On The 2011 ESA Mid-Atlantic Regionals

By Allison Arteaga; Photos by Josh Jacoby

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

So Make Like Dazed And Confused And Get All Nostalgic Over The Merry, Wave-Filled Month Of May

By David Wooderson

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THE ESM PHOTO BLOG: ICE ROAD TRUCKIN'

Chipping Away At One Of The North Atlantic’s Last Frozen Mysteries, Part I

Words and photos by Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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JUMPING THE JUNE

Jason Reagan, Pedro Fernandez, Leif Engstrom, And Natty Graham Get A Head Start On Summer In Costa Rica

By Jason Reagan; Photos by Natty Graham; Audio commentary by Jason Reagan and Pedro Fernandez

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MAMA G’S LEGACY

Remembering The Life And Work Of Lorraine “Mama G” Guthrie

By Nick McGregor

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MIGHT MAKES RIGHT

20 East Coast Waves That Don’t Suck


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NORTH BY NORTHEAST

Rhode Island Delivers Plenty Of Solid, Short-Period Juice For ESA Northeast Regionals

By Joe McGovern


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SOUTHEAST ENGINE

ESA Southeast Regionals Enjoy New St. Augustine, FL, Digs

By Ryan Marks


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IN THE VALLEY OF THE MOUNTAIN

*Excerpted from Issue #152*

By Matt Pruett


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RIGHTSIDE TAX RELIEF

Bombing Swell Lights Up Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, And Even Great Lakes, Providing Much-Needed Break From Stifling Flat-Spell Taxation

By Nick McGregor


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THE PRESENT IS THE FUTURE

New Venue, New Divisions, Fresh Champions, And Plenty Of Waves Punctuate 2011 NSSA East Coast Championships

By Nick McGregor


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YOUTH SPRINGS ETERNAL

Top East Coast Amateurs Get Primed At Ponce Inlet Thanks To Surfing America

By Ryan Marks; Photos by Tom Dugan

 


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PHLOGGING: HERE’S TO THE LOCALS, PART TWO

Photo Blogging Early 2011 From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

 


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A MAN WITH A PLAN IN PANAMA

New Hampshire Native Stan Chew Clears His Own Island Path

By Beau Ewan; Photos by Kristi Chew

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TEASIN’ THE GUN SHOW

More Greatest Hits From The East Coast’s Blitzkrieg North Shore Showing This Winter

By Nick McGregor

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THE TIDES OF MARCH

Long Before Spring Break Began, The Romans Knew What Was Up With The Youthful Season

By Nick McGregor

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SHRED FOR FRED RAISES $14,000

Benefit For East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Member Freddie Grosskreutz Draws Stacked Crowd And Huge Funds

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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THE ESM SLIDESHOW: ZERO LATITUDE

Volcom Buries Their East Coast Stone In Ecuador

Audio commentary by Daniel Terry, Billy Hume, Mike Gleason, Blake Jones, Nick Rupp, & Stevie Pittman; Compiled by Matt Pruett

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DEADLINE SWELL #677

Early Spring Swells Awaken East Coast From Winter Torpor

By Nick McGregor

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PHLOGGING: COSTA RICAN PERFECTION

Photo Blogging The New Year From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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ONE LAST GOODBYE

Thousands Gather In Pensacola Beach, FL, For Yancy Spencer III Memorial Paddle-Out

By Nick McGregor; Photos by Nik McCue

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PHLOGGING: HERE’S TO THE LOCALS

Photo Blogging The New Year From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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LAS CHICAS DE LA ISLA DEL ENCANTO

Warm Your Winter Spirits With A Look Back At The Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico’s Finest Ladies

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PHLOGGING: FINALLY, A REAL SWELL

Photo Blogging The New Year From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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SNOW DAY

Northeast Surfers Revel In The White Stuff

By Nick McGregor

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CALIFORNIA CRUISIN’

North Florida Longboard Star Justin Quintal Takes Us Out West For January’s Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational Presented By Vans

By Justin Quintal; Photos by Shawn Parkin

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PHLOGGING: UP NORTH TOUR

Photo Blogging The New Year From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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WINTER HODGE-PODGE

Bitter Cold, Piles Of Snow, And Random Swells Combine To Make January A Frigid Enigma 

By Nick McGregor

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PHLOGGING: JANUARY ESCAPE

Photo Blogging The New Year From Costa Rica With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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20 YEARS, FROM THE INSIDE PART 1 OF 2

ESM
Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With A Couple Thousand Of Our Closest Friends At Surf Expo


By Nick McGregor

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20 YEARS, FROM THE INSIDE PART 2 OF 2

ESM
Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary With A Couple Thousand Of Our Closest Friends At Surf Expo


By Nick McGregor

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URBAN SURF, CANADA STYLE

Nova Scotia’s Finest Find Fun Waves Right Under Their Noses


By Dean Petty

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POST-CONTEST PULSE

Looking Back On The Aftermath Of The Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico With Tom Dugan


Words and land photography by Tom Dugan; Water photography by Nate Adams

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9TH ANNUAL ESeMMY AWARDS

Compiled by Nick McGregor and Matt Pruett

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END TO END, PART II

More Of Mid-December’s Classic Tip To Tip Swell (With Bonus Tracks From Central Florida’s Firing December 22nd!)

By Nick McGregor

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END TO END

Mid-December Swell Lights Up Everywhere From Tropical Tip Of Florida To Nether Regions Of New England

By Nick McGregor

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ON THE HUNT

Phlogging The Aftermath Of The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico With Tom Dugan

Words by Tom Dugan

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HOLIDAY HOOK-UP

Late Fall And Early Winter Come Together, Sending Quick Shot Of Swell To All Corners Of The Right Coast

By Nick McGregor

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VOLATILE QUANTITIES OF STOKE

Volcom’s Totally Crustaceous Seacow Event Hits Sebastian Inlet, FL, On December 4th Bringing New Meaning To VQS


By Nick McGregor

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ISLAND TIME

Phlogging The 2010 Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico With Tom Dugan

Words and photos by Tom Dugan

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BOTB BONUS  

Phlogging The 2010 WRV Battle Of The Banks With Dick "Mez" Meseroll

Words and photos by Dick “Mez” Meseroll

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IN BETWEEN STORMS, PART II

Who Needs A Name When Anonymous Swell-Producing Systems Keep Spinning Merrily Off The Coast?

By Nick McGregor

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IN BETWEEN STORMS

Mind-Boggling Mix Of Bombing Low Pressures, Distant Hurricane Tomas, And Random Windswells Prove That For The East Coast, Autumn Always Does It Better

By Nick McGregor

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