Frigid temperatures didn’t deter the Island’s surfing community, which took to the water in 6-mm thick wet suits, resembling seals more than people as they paddled out in search of waves.
Each family has its own Vineyard specialty, a beloved summer-after-summer tradition that everyone cherishes and remembers during those e
It was a time before Rip Curl or Billabong, a time before Gidget, before Frankie (Avalon) and Annette (Funicello) or Beach Blanket Bingo. In the early 1960s, surfing was still considered a cult sport, limited to beach bums in Southern California and Hawaii.
By MARK ALAN LOVEWELL
Tropical storm Hanna kicked up seas, brought wind and rain, but had a lot less punch than anticipated. Harbor masters and shipyard owners were relieved following several days of preparations. By the time the storm arrived Saturday, the forecasted heavy rains and high winds were somewhere else.
Surfing Accident Leaves Visitor with Serious Injury
By MANDY LOCKE
A 51-year-old vacationer faces possible paralysis after being thrashed against the South Beach shoreline by fierce waves Tuesday afternoon.
George Medford of Ballston, N.Y., who had been bodysurfing close to the South Beach shoreline with his son, snapped several vertebrae in his neck when he struck his chin against the sand, officials said.
Island Surfers Brave Frigid Temperatures
Cam Napior finds a big wave.
Cam Napior finds a big wave.
Clyde Smith and Cam Napior about to paddle back out.
Clyde Smith and Cam Napior about to paddle back out.
Waiting for the right wave.
Waiting for the right wave.
Cam Napior and Walter Greene race to catch the wave.
Cam Napior and Walter Greene race to catch the wave.
Cam Napior.
Cam Napior.
Waves crash on the Chilmark shore.
Waves crash on the Chilmark shore.
Paddling out.
Paddling out.
Jamie Greene surfing late in the day.
Jamie Greene surfing late in the day.
Clyde Smith is a regular.
Clyde Smith is a regular.
Jamie Greene is locked in.
Jamie Greene is locked in.
Walter Greene is ready to go back out.
Walter Greene is ready to go back out.
The surfing community is tight-knit.
The surfing community is tight-knit.
Winter surfing is a tradition on up-Island beaches.