Astonishing SURF Discovering "4-6ft" Lake Champlain!?

[@rksnj6797]

I was stationed at Plattsburgh AFB NY on the shores of Lake Champlain. With the right wind/storm conditions, I always thought the lake was surfable. I've been caught in a storm out on the lake in a little metal skiff. A bit hairy! I like that you showed asking permission for access to the lake. Sets a good example for younger surfers, letting them know that if you're polite and ask permission, many private access spots may become available to them. Plus it gives surfers a good image. For the Dream!!!

[@badcid1362]

Doc is the man ! Living his best life We salute you

[@bruceshort8506]

Still searching for the quadruple like button. Love it. As much as the surfing bit, I like the part when you're on the ferry and checking the swell. Only a surfer would get that because we all do it. Keep it up Benjamin!

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

Doc is a legend!

[@theambiguoustruth8167]

Ben these videos are why I respect and enjoy you! Finding these types of waves are when you're at your best!

[@BenGravyy]

Thanks so much !

[@dracovolans319]

Don't know why, but this is way more interesting than an other Indo boat trip vid. I guess it's the exploration... On ya Ben!

[@dianewristen]

THAT WAS SO KOOL THAT DOC LET YOU GO ON HIS PROPERTY, AND IT WAS GOOD. GREAT VIDEO

[@mannymo253]

You are the man,,any surfer in here understand that forecast in surfing is a gambling game..your adventure still bad ass and we all wish we could do and go to all those beautiful places..Keep dropping deep and Claim...

[@Felixvejimdocom]

Ben! You make me watching a ankle high surf video! Your stoke, the music and everything is epic!! What you experienced here is a windsurfers normal life, storm is forecasted, and you expect storm, you get a breeze… The rule is: if you don’t go, you don‘t know!! I wish you have more luck the next time!!

[@BenGravyy]

Thanks so much !

[@scottmcwave9479]

Doc had no idea he had a novelty dream in his backyard!😎

[@rakim126]

Is that waikiki?? Oh it's Vermont.

[@Dude-qs3pe]

Haha The sound track you put together could not be better!!

[@tomluker4224]

Outstanding the road goes on forever and the surfing dream never ends thanks for the ride man can't wait for your next exploration yo!

[@michaelantonetz5694]

Lake days are the best days

[@CMunch827]

Ben Thanks for sharing, your enthusiasm keeps me coming back. Keep it up

[@sayitaintsl0w]

Love seeing you in my home state of Vermont! Having lived on both Lake Superior and Lake Champlain I can vouch that lake waves become massive, especially during the fall. There’s always some dude trying to kite board or windsurf..easier said than done. They are not gentle rollers..but more like a washing machine. Keep coming back for the dream! PS.. have also seen 6 footers come up over the wall at Oakledge park during a storm which I have documented..so it’s not unheard of.

[@billtrimble4882]

Looked like you had fun. Keep going and showing us the fun.

[@christopherraymond4826]

...Ben...life for you is a gravy... train...with off shore winds Champlain would be... champagne...

[@kristenbollettiero3197]

Sending Love to the whole crew!!

[@andrewley3353]

Road trip, mates, and freshness. That is living the dream by any standard.

[@skipreichenberg443]

Ben these videos are why I respect and enjoy watching you! Finding these types of waves are when you're at your best! Makes me want to do the same.

[@dansetzke4988]

You know I still peep the wind reports for lake mcconaughy regularly. Waiting for that next 4-6 swell! Good score boys!

[@sashaprouvost6032]

You are the most funny ,inspiring, optimistic, crazily original person I (don't) know

[@mariohuerta6188]

You never cease to amaze me how much Inlanders you are inspiring!

[@cityleewolfe]

This world needs more Docs.

[@justinburk9406]

Champlain wishes and caviar dreams for the win!!!

[@MiddleagedGrom]

once again ben such an inspiration not just to me but the whole gravy planet dude

[@felipegonzalezm.4644]

What a start Gentleman! Want more great actitud like Doc,in this world

[@markdinkel9006]

Awesome Ben. Maybe you'll have to check out cove on lake Michigan in Sheboygan Wisconsin this Winter. Barrels there

[@benburnett2706]

Yeah man I can’t believe that puddle produces anything, killin it brother

[@dustinguriel620]

These are my favorite types of videos on your channel! I grew up in Fort Collins, CO... so that Lake McConaughy video absolutely blew my mind!!!! Mental

[@j3f423]

Thank you for keeping us entertained and stoked and motivated with two ands ❤

[@Jokester_79]

Righteous journey!

[@theeelfiles1029]

Very cool video. Amazed you were able to catch some. I grew up on Champlain islands, and never thought surfing was possible though I’ve seen some decent waves. You actually drove down the road I grew up on in the video.

[@deborahcrowell7043]

Oh my feet are freezing just watching this LOL 🍍🍍🍍

[@0clockedin0]

I found out way back in the day about the scene around the Great Lakes, so when I 1st saw Champlain, I wondered if they got waves, but I never found any videos. I did find video of people surfing Tahoe though. I just wanted to say that this made my day! Anytime I see a body of water, my mind goes straight to what kind of waves can this water put up.🤙

[@invictus5675]

Yew freshy session

[@dawnstrike9914]

Loved the Novelty God call. There will soon be a bronze statue of you at El Slammo.

[@danhillman3476]

Ben - I didn't know it was possible to ride such small waves. Have you considered catching the bow wave from the squeegee of a pool attendant in the changing area at closing time?

[@comajoebuck999]

😅😅😂😂😅😅

[@thomasburrell3253]

Great video , If there’s surf in Vt there shoul be surf on Long Island sound in Ct?

[@paulricciardi9388]

I loved the music in this Vlog. I finally had a chance to watch "For the Dream". Such a great film. It was hard to watch the parts where you hit rock bottom, buy seeing how you overcame your demons was inspiring. Love the place where you are now. Best of luck for continued success, man. I'll be here following you.

[@samanthab1923]

Growing up in NJ my brother & his friends always surfed Deal beach & there abouts. Friends dad got transferred to Chicago. He told us Lake Michigan gets waves! No way you can surf it. We were wrong 😂

[@theguy8802]

I like your comment! Tomorrow is supposed to be 12-16 foot at South Haven Beach Lk. Mi. Largest I've surfed there was 8-10'. Can't wait to see if how big it gets!

[@jmjaeger80]

Love you Ben. Thanks for the stoke!

[@lilbuddha8771]

"what's your claim, Mackey"? legend

[@alexfishsurfsinri1]

That was amazing

[@koLLac]

Too funny. I ride Plattsburgh bay and was there Wednesday night!!! Bummer I went to work on Thursday :)

[@KdubseaTV]

The Doc!!!

[@bend7777]

Love that whole area. So awesome

[@will.barnish]

Crackin vid Ben! Come back to england 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿!! 🤙 🤙 🤙.

[@midliferising]

Reminds me of a stormy day at Alki Point and the Puget Sound during a windstorm!! It is the only the time when the city of Seattle was firing with surfing waves. Great video!! BTW, it is FULLY NUKING on Canada's West Coast starting Wednesday afternoon off and on through Saturday.

[@gwall4603]

Grand Isle for the win🙌

[@thefeldenkraiscenter]

Ben, you are the king of stoke. Yew!!

[@grantpeacock3515]

That looked fun, the hunt for waves with your crew is always a good time no matter what, right?

[@markd1199]

Stoking! Best wishes to all

[@672egalaxie6]

Looks like Doc has quite a story for his grandkids...."fella by the name of Ben Gravy came by here the other day to surf here in the yard..." The stoke is real....NNFTD!!!

[@patrickcorcoran7067]

Drove by this place last week on way to LAX. Definitely stopping on my next visit!!!!

[@sproutingresilience4787]

I was no joke thinking that lake Champlain could have some fun novelty surf just the other day, then i see this! Doesn’t get better

[@williamskipper8945]

Ben.. This is what WE signed up for! NOVELTY STOKE @ LAKE CHAMPLAIN

[@BenGravyy]

Stoked !!

[@jayfountain4415]

Thanks for the gravy

[@qualudia1]

Get ‘em Ben. Love ya buddy. PK👍👍🏼😎

[@petervanderveer1933]

Were can we buy your boards in South Africa,

[@barneylevy4595]

A total win for NUB Nation! Nicely done

[@pbruteforce1]

Never been surfing in my life but I spend a lot of time on lake Champlain growing up. looks like you guys were having a riot.

[@DeezNuts-hh8ju]

Sick

[@tideslider664]

nice kudos too doc

[@scottmcwave9479]

Seriously heavy claims today!🤙

[@blakeclarkson9954]

It grew as soon as you got on it! Thanks God

[@joshuahoops9430]

Dude you were like on my road Cumberland Head Rd on NY side of the ferry is where I live lol! So crazy

[@JH12121]

Nice!

[@Dude-qs3pe]

Hey Ben. Just a heads up on your vending machine discovery. Those bottles are not milk. I use them in my protein shakes before sessions. They are a liquid yogurt. I mentioned the sound track. It so went with the wave conditions. Cheers to whoever put it together. Peace

[@justineaves1977]

Novelty vlogs are the best. Although a vlog with 0% Jordan is not the best. Maybe on the wrap up we could have had Jordan interrupt you somehow or just dancing in the background.

[@justineaves1977]

@@drock430 Jordan is hilarious

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Makki and Jordan are the dream vlog commentary!!!

[@gabrielmartino644]

It's time to revisit Sheboygan.

[@lafgreg]

I windsurf on lake Champlain (Plattsburgh) regularly and I saw 10 foot swell one time.

[@CC-gg4oj]

JOB said it best: That was so sick!

[@fox-body]

Bernie sanders wasn’t even psyched🤣

[@whitebroccoli694]

Wow I just moved to New York side of Champlain this year and all summer I was contemplating buying a surf board cause it’s so windy around this lake. This gives me more motivation.

[@BenGravyy]

stoked to hear that! there's def some dreamers out there

[@comajoebuck999]

Always wondered, after watching a documentary on Lake Winnipeg surfers.

[@steveteeceebee670]

Fresh water score 🤟 ! Novelty wedge left for the Fun.

[@dangingras3498]

Cumberland Bay one of my ''local'' spot for windsurfing and kitting. Check out Maquam bay next time.

[@RideEast518]

The Champy gods smiled on you.

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Ben I was moving my boat this day..... 20knots of from the SE with a wind shift - here is my claim...colchester reef had 5-7ft off of Stave Island it was 8ft.....tossing my 27ft classic sailboat!!! hit me up next time you are up here! I told the WNDWs folks we damn near cause car accidents looking for the pinapple on I 89!

[@symphonyfarm2009]

PS the lake level for anything colchester reef needs to be 94ft. And you would need the jet ski to reach it. 1-2 miles off shore.....THE LAKE MONSTER IS OUT THERe......

[@emisurfchannel2280]

Lake STOKE FOR THE DREAM 🤘

[@stevencole7331]

Want to see Ben on a kite board having the dream of wind and waves

[@scottmcwave9479]

Ben would be flying 🤙

[@firedchiefpaul]

No worries, it’s all about the glide.

[@JMH33SD]

Well at least you got some decent lake surf in Vermont... sort of puts an explanation point on why WINDNWAVES signed you and just premiered "For The Dream" in Vermont. Kev and boys really stepped up when they signed you!!! And Slip is the perfect Novelty partner, he gets the mission and is pysched for it!

[@bushtherapy7655]

Dude this reminds me of the 60s surf vibe here in aussie

[@cahillwessel]

Ayyy nice northern lights sweater!

[@perrymiller6345]

You guys rock.!!! Got some good STOKE VIBES .. SANTA CRUZ CALIFORNIA

[@barrelsurfergirl4614]

Finding the dream rode my twin fin on Friday and it completely shredded

[@chrisnizer]

These guys can find rideable waves anywhere! It wouldn't surprise me if I went into my bathroom one day and saw them surfing in my bathtub🛀. If it was possible these fellas would be the ones to do it!

[@sorinholland4]

First! Gravy Navy FTW! 🤙🏻🍍🌊

[@bazzy745]

On the magic ❤❤

[@malandkysheg]

Ben, how are you tracking swell in these lakes? Just checking wind forecasts?

[@pierrearmand6590]

Wondering if you will take up wind sports. I saw you pass up windsurfers and kiters on the way to your surf spot.

[@bryanmilne]

Doc's real estate value just quadrupled

[@larrybailey1896]

Whacked out good.

[@ivanmichelison9936]

Big waves

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

So sick bro! 🤙

[@adambamf9365]

i think what you need to find is the zones on the lake with the most extreme change in depth close to shore that said iv never surfed a lake before

[@matasbackevicius115]

Ben, have u tried surfing here at Salt Creek in Orange County, CA? If u have, what's your claim :D?

[@jerryschuller5542]

Maybe you could surf the finger lakes?