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July 3, 2017 •
News
Story written by Jeff Myers, captions written by Dick “Mez” Meseroll — When asked to journal a piece on Mickey “2M” McCarthy’s memorial paddle-out and celebration of life by our family at Eastern Surf...
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July 1, 2017 •
News
The East Coast surfing family has suffered several major losses recently. Mike Tabeling, Joe McGovern, Dick Catri and Mickey McCarthy are but a few of the Right Coast icons who have died from dreaded illness, unexplained accidents, or...
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June 20, 2017 •
Videos
It’s no secret that Mickey McCarthy was one of the most accomplished, most generous, and most well-loved members of the East Coast surfing tribe (seriously — check his 45-year retrospective portfolio here). After his untimely...
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June 18, 2017 •
East Side Stories
The following photos and quotes were pulled from various features and interviews over the years. Make sure you’re on the beach at Bonnett Street in Nags Head on June 17th for his memorial paddle-out ...
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June 17, 2017 •
News
Story written by Hunter Joslin; captions written by Dick “Mez” Meseroll — Bright and early on June 10th, I’m driving over Sebastian Inlet bridge to attend Dick Catri’s memorial paddle-out and celebration of life, and...
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May 15, 2017 •
News
ESM is saddened to report the passing of Dick Catri, the Godfather of East Coast surfing and a true maritime legend, on Monday, May 15th. From founding one of Florida’s first surf shops to organizing teams in the 1960s that took...
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January 7, 2017 •
News
Written by the ESM Family Nobody feels or remembers the grief and pain of losing a loved one deeper, longer, and harder than family. But Joe McGovern was truly a lifelong part of the ESM family and our East Coast ocean tribe — and two...
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December 23, 2016 •
News
ESM is heartbroken to report that true East Coast legend and iconic Outer Banks lensman Mickey McCarthy passed away on December 23rd, 2016. Mickey suffered a heart attack several days ago and was airlifted to Norfolk General Hospital,...
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December 28, 2012 •
News
Just two days before Christmas, Belle Harbor, NY, lifeguard and surfer Dylan Smith, who saved the lives of several residents during Hurricane Sandy, perished while surfing Maria’s in Rincon, Puerto Rico. Smith’s body was found lifeless...
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