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[surferman]

Don't know how many of you guys surf, but there's some awesome surfing going on now in Long Beach.




World's best surfers shred big waves in New York

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Reigning champion Kelly Slater surfs within the barrel of a wave as he competes in round 5, heat 2 of the Quiksilver Pro New York off Long Beach, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.


Jonathan Woods writes
Sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too.
At least that's what East Coast residents and the best surfers in the world should be saying as the Quiksilver Pro New York enters its final rounds on Friday.
Though many events were curtailed by planners not wanting to further strain infrastructure weakened by Hurricane Irene, locals still made their way out to the beach to watch top talents compete on the beaches they frequent on weekends.
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Thomas and Jessica Hetherington arrive at the Long Beach station on the Long Island Railroad to watch the Quiksilver Pro New York on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. The couple lives in New York City, and is excited to have the tournament here. "It's great to get this close to the surfers. If this was basketball, you'd be right there on the court." Thomas, who lived on Oahu in Hawaii for six years, misses being this close to the pros that frequented surf meccas like the Banzai Pipeline.


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Spectators crowd Long Beach on Long Island, N.Y., to watch surfers compete at the Quiksilver Pro New York off Long Beach, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. Long Beach is roughly 5 miles east of the New York City limits in Far Rockaway, Queens.


Spared the wrath of Hurricane Katia, but graced by the large waves pushed ashore in her safe passage over the Atlantic, the Association of Surfing Professionals' tournament is enjoying some of the best waves Long Island will see all season.
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Reigning champion Kelly Slater surfs as he competes in round 5, heat 2 of the Quiksilver Pro New York off Long Beach, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.


A steady crescendo in the quality of surf and weather has helped increase crowd size as well. With a break in the rain, many of the competitors stopped to work the ropes, exchanging a few words and signing autographs.
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Jeremy Flores signs autographs for fans after competing in round 5, heat 2 of the Quiksilver Pro New York off Long Beach, N.Y., on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011.


The contest ends Friday, just after some of the best hurricane-driven waves are slated to crash ashore.
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Spectators crowd

[plugaholic]

Thanks for postig that surferman. The one shot looks like a beach at Daytona there are so many people there.

[DarkSkies]

Eff Cali, :moon: Jersey proud.....:clapping::clapping: :thumbsup:








http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQ0AcUvT7I



I know these guys, a Dad and his sons.....the Dad is an old FART ;) and has more energy than kids half his age.....:HappyWave:

I say his kids did an outstanding job on this video...:clapping::clapping:




I know it's a fishing forum., but this is the winter, and we need some Jersey Pride...post up more NJ surfing videos if ya want, people, I really enjoyed this one....:drool: :cool:

[surferman]

That is awesome, I'm stoked! Where in NJ is this?

[hookset]

From the APP. Very sad. He was 42. Any thoughts or info how it happened?










Wednesday April 11

A surfer’s body was found this afternoon floating in the ocean off Deal, officials said.

The unidentified man was found wearing a wetsuit and had a six-foot-long surfboard tethered to his ankle. He was described as being in his late 30s or early 40s.

He is not believed to have been in the water for an extended period of time when a fisherman spotted him near a rocky jetty off of Roosevelt Avenue, said borough police spokesman Capt. Earl Alexander.

An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow to determine a cause of death, he said.

Groups of surfers are regularly in the water off Deal’s beaches on days of large surf, but today’s small, rolling waves attracted few, Alexander said.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deal police and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the death, Alexander said.

Update

Authorities have identified a surfer found dead along a jetty at the Jersey shore.

Deal police spotted 42-year-old Kevin McGarry of Ocean Township face down off the Roosevelt Avenue beach on Wednesday afternoon.

First Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni tells the Asbury Park Press it appears McGarry died as the result of a surfing accident.

[plugcrazy]

Very sad to hear that, RIP.

[DarkSkies]

Thanks for posting that Hookset. I called a few friends who surf that area. At this time they have no idea what happened, Deepest condolences to his family and friends. :(

[ledhead36]

rip

[hookedonbass]

Just goes to show you you never know when your number is up. Thoughts and prayers,

[plugginpete]

Rip

[storminsteve]

Just goes to show you you never know when your number is up. Thoughts and prayers,

Thats for sure. Enjoy life while you can. Condolences.

[buckethead]

You should see what this last storm did, surfers out in droves 12/21


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8rgrd8z8-o

[buckethead]

Long Branch. Incredible wipeout at :30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-vVH86e394

[Monty]

Great videos Buckethead, incredible surfing. Amazing wipe-outs.

[vpass]

I can't believe NJ has great surfing wave. That looks awesome!!! They do get close to those jetties.

[surferman]

well this isn't NJ but saw Kama the surfing pig and thought it was pretty cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax_1HDMVhbk

[cowherder]

Never in my life did I think a pig could surf. Awesome video thanks for sharing.

[surferman]

Yeah there is some good times to be a surfer. This week is one of them.

[surferman]

Great surfing this week guys! Get out there if you can.

[storminsteve]

Well you are going to be in heaven by the end of the week dude. Wind forecast for over 20mph after wed. Cowabunga! I dont surf but good luck to you.

[surferman]

Heres something for you guys, surfing during the last storm Jonas.
http://www.grindtv.com/surf/surfing-the-east-coasts-blizzard-of-2016-on-instagram/#iGPlW6CMDTzWYj62.97