Winter Surfing: New England's Best Kept Secret

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Dave's Lost Surfboard 00:01 First Wave 01:27 Melinda 02:41 The Wall 09:11 Winter Wetsuit Shimmy 10:11 Edgar 11:24 Jenness | SUP 15:42 Jake 18:12 Storm is Coming 19:58 Frank 20:34 Winter Storm Kenan 22:23 Pam 24:20 Mother Ocean 30:42 Credits | Secret Spots 32:20

[@joefin5900]

My first wave was in 1964 in Kennebunk, and years were spent surfing Plaice Cove, Hampton, Seabrooke, and Rye on the Rocks when it came up. My last wave was a year ago at Playa Maderas in Nicaragua. I'm done, too old, but the memories of surfing New England are vivid.

[@newenglandsurftruck3865]

Sweeeeet, gotta love winter surfing, especially for its solitude

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

definitely, but that blonde guy with the blue pickup who only lets other "locals" aka white dudes with trust funds surf there is a super racist joke and kills the vibe for everyone. he literally screams people out of the water and parking area

[@newenglandsurftruck3865]

@@RosaRosario-rv1he oh man, that isn’t the solitude I was referring too 😔 welcoming everyone is always the way to go

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

@@newenglandsurftruck3865 definitely. so disappointing to see so much racism and elitism in Massachusetts surfing

[@newenglandsurftruck3865]

@@RosaRosario-rv1he we gotta work together as surfers to make everyone welcome 🙏🌈

[@johncopetti1253]

Beautiful and emotional. What surfing should be, but, sadly, crowded city breaks have shown the other side. Respect, enjoy and all the best.

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

true! especially Devereux. there is a white guy with a blue pickup who is notorious for screaming people out the water. he is very racist. basically a surf nazi

[@chadpowers9035]

indeed, there's a lot of disrespectful people such as the blonde guy with a blue pickup truck who thinks he owns Devereux beach. he screams people out of the water and slashes tires

[@emmaolivia2824]

@@chadpowers9035 omg! I heard about him. he is really creepy with women...

[@vilramos]

I have been learning to surf in Boston area for the last 14 months and it has been really fun for me! I got a wetsuit and several surfboards and I have been documenting my beginner progression on KZbin. Beautiful waves, learning to turn, cold sessions, beautiful sunrises and friends to surf with. This video really resonated with me and I really enjoyed watching it. Thanks!

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

just be careful of that blonde guy with a blue pickup at Devereux. he is very racist and screams people out of the water

[@chadpowers9035]

@@RosaRosario-rv1he I think I know who that is. really scary guy

[@emmaolivia2824]

@@RosaRosario-rv1heomg that kind sounds scary. be careful fam!

[@rosspingree6670]

@@emmaolivia2824 the devereux guy makes women feel very unsafe, starting with his wife. I see him screaming at her around down, and honestly I feel bad for her. He screams at other women as well in the water. He is a total misogynist

[@briansteven-mu5iv]

@@rosspingree6670 that guy isn't even a local. he doesn't even live in marblehead. if he harasses you again, just call the cops. he's done time before and doesn't need another strike. total kook.

[@alexanderfox4772]

That mental wrestling match of, "Do I take my suit off now or drive home in it?" hits so close

[@davethibeault2484]

Put on the poncho and put a towel on the seat. I'd rather marinate in pee for the drive home than change in the cold.

[@happywrench3044]

I fish with my wetsuit. Always have a hard time deciding should I take the suit off now or drive home with it on.

[@alexanderfox4772]

@@davethibeault2484 I have the poncho and two "car blankets" for that exact purpose haha

[@AlyoshaK840]

I always think I’m going to dislocate a thumb taking off booties with completely numb hands

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

definitely! or having to drive home since the white locals at Devereux won't let you surf there. the blonde guy in the blue pickup truck will scream at you if you even attempt to surf there, and if you don't listen to him, he'll slash your tires.

[@davidrobinson3161]

Great cinematography, beautiful stories told by a wide range of characters. Made me want to get off my ass and get back in the water soon. I'm going to check the forecast now. Congrats, Greg! Loved it and my daughter couldn't take her eyes off the women getting out there in the cold. All your hard work has paid off!

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

honestly it's not easy being a female surfer in New England. for example, at Devereux beach in marblehead I got screamed out of the parking lot by a blonde guy with a blue pickup. basically, he patrols the beach and only lets white men surf there. it's disappointing

[@james-i7h2g]

@@RosaRosario-rv1he Chris the Devereux nazi

[@emmaolivia2824]

wow!!! now I want to buy a soft top and try my luck at ruggles in Newport

[@kent_kast]

No no no no not a good idea

[@emmaolivia2824]

will you show me how to surf ruggles?@@kent_kast

[@camdiaz1387]

Amazing stories. I’m from the UK and just beginning my journey surfing and what an important thing I have found to enhance my life. I never even knew people went surfing in winter until the other day. Thank you for making this beautiful film.

[@eliquate]

I just moved to Maine from California, and I saw some NICE waves at Ogunquit and I got choked up.

[@genwealth9270]

January 14,2023 and I’m getting ready to try winter surfing at rye beach for the first time ever. Super stoked after living in New England for 20+ years and trying winter surfing while other people are skiing and snowboarding 🤙

[@chadpowers9035]

rye is a great spot!

[@chadpowers9035]

nice video! I love it

[@dotnout]

Lovely portrait of all of them! I live in The Netherlands, where Autumn and Winter are the surf season too. Cold, but great! :) Keep it up guys and girls!

[@troyclayton]

Great piece. A secret? Maybe to people who don't live near the coast. I drive 1A quite a bit. Keep it up, Melinda!

[@philiproyer3223]

Through North Hampton into Rye is my favorite section. Great work, loved the film. Wells/Ogt local, Southern Maine

[@donrusnak7230]

Grew up on long island and started surfing in 95, fall came and didnt want to stop, winter came and i was a scuba diver already used to 35 degree water, so i said ill use my dive suits. Back in the mid 90s i was lucky if i saw someone else on the beach, let alone in the water. As the years went on, more and more were out there with me. Although it was nice to see it become normalized, i miss those old days when i was all alone

[@joshfischer7272]

Me realizing I've been out surfing with a bunch of these people 😱

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

just be careful of that blonde guy with a blue pickup at Devereux in marblehead, ma. he is a cry baby and screams people out of the water, especially women and people of color

[@emmaolivia2824]

@@RosaRosario-rv1he it's true. he was also very creepy with my underage friend

[@keithpl28]

Beautiful ! Mahalo for sharing the stoke!

[@jameselliot742]

Thanks for sharing, everyone, that was very inspirational! I started two months ago (July) and am stoked for my first winter here in Mass (coming from Minnesota). I’ll be thinking of all you guys when I’m out there.

[@-.John.Doe.-]

Beautiful documentary guys, all the best to you and plenty of good vibes sent your way from Bali-Indonesia. Keep the stoke alive.

[@mikeedwards4656]

Jakob Edwards (my grandson) 3rd generation surfer thanks for the U-tube video and all the family comments..

[@jackrezman]

Really Enkjoyed this! From the amazing cinematography to the stories from each surfer. Great job to all involved! You've inspired Me...

[@greglandry7852]

Greg Shea and all. Great images and messages throughout. You all are tough as nails!

[@christophernyland2710]

Great video about winter surfing. 🤙

[@blizzytiger]

Awesome job, Greg!

[@corneliuscasey5768]

Fantastic! A great look into cold weather surfing. What grit and dedication... I loved it!

[@MrLuckienumber13]

I absolutely loved this! From the amazing cinematography to the stories from each surfer. Great job to all involved!

[@emmaolivia2824]

me too!

[@orbuno7899]

a beautiful film. thank you.

[@wcitv570]

Great job, fantastic stories. Well done.

[@erichsonseang7039]

Very well put video. Great job!!!

[@mattingram6656]

Very nice, stoked

[@matthewlinkous4779]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@troykeeling9752]

Awesome

[@laroccafishing4771]

what you all speak of is Ohana aloha and stay stoked.

[@rosspingree6670]

just don't try to surf at Devereux, it's a locals only spot, just for local white privileged folks with trust funds. I have screamed people out of the water before and I'll do it again

[@chadpowers9035]

are you that blonde guy with the blue pickup who screams people out of the water and tried to fight my friend?

[@rosspingree6670]

yes, that is me. I am the one people call the Devereux nazi. only white men are allowed to surf at my spot

[@emmaolivia2824]

@@chadpowers9035 the blonde guy at that beach is so creepy! so many accusations against him by women

[@RosaRosario-rv1he]

he's an awful human! I saw him attacking some asian surfers before they even went in the water

[@james-i7h2g]

his name is Chris@@chadpowers9035

[@edualf4308]

where is plum island?

[@emmaolivia2824]

Massachusetts

[@evashea3842]

🌊🏄‍♂️🌊🏄‍♀️🌊🏄🌊

[@edualf4308]

🤟

[@patrickshea446]

what a bunch of kooks

[@james-i7h2g]

yes! like that guy at Devereux who screams at people in the water. you know, the guy with the blue pickup truck who is totally racist and did time

[@Jeff-kk8my]

SUPs r kooks X)

[@emmaolivia2824]

I agree