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South Florida saw some of the best swell people can remember. Monday turned out to be an absolute glory day for surfers in the sunshine state as a huge 'nor easter pulsed swell our way.
I'll do feature on the swell once the mags get done running content. Until then check out this image I got of Matthew Glenn in a very thick sand dredger. This surf was not for the faint of heart.
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Aloha!
Hope you scored as well.
-Nathaniel Harrington
It was a wild trip to the Outer Banks this past weekend. With Winter Storm Jonas making such a fuss coming across the nation we knew we had to get out there and get some surf. I wasn't about to sit back and look at all the posts from an epic storm in the northern part of the East Coast, I wanted my piece as well as Daniel & Matthew Glenn and Chauncey Robinson.
Here is our story.
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-Nathaniel Harrington
A few weeks ago Florida finally got its first real winter swell. The forecast looked a little sketchy and the winds looked like they could be fickle, but as the sun came up on this Thursday Morning it proved to be one of the best day's I've seen in Florida.
After a long foggy drive down south the rising sun showed us the first signs of just how nice of a day we were about to enjoy.
This guy is for sure dreaming about getting spit out of that barrel.
Water & Light.
Kenny Saundry stoked that he's a goofy footer.
when Chauncey Robinson isn't getting barreled he's hacking the top of waves.
Thats as good as it gets.
Chauncey getting some pig doggin practice in.
Above: Chauncey Robinson was in the right spot for probably the best wave I have ever seen in Florida. No doubt a perfect 10.
What if it looked like this daily...
Close out hacks.
The drift was pretty strong, so the surfers took lefts for a mile or so and then made the walk back up the beach to do it again. The view got the stoke flowing strong.
Above: I met this surfer, Michael Turdo, right after this barrel ride. He came walking out of the water grinning ear to ear.
Michael Turdo finding some blue blue gems out there!
Above: Robbie McCormick was another favorite to watch. Most of the barrels I saw him get were below sea level and very difficult to shoot. Glad this angle and sequence worked out to show what kind of day he was having.
Robbie McCormick hacking away.
Eddie Wierback had his fair share of blue gems as well.
I think this guy is stoked.
below sea level blue barrels. South Florida. Sweet.
The only thing that could have made the day better, a coconut tree. Chaunchoo grabbing some hydration.
Hows that peeling left in the background?
Pure Stoke.
And some dreamy ones to now dream about, enjoy.
She's dreaming...
Wow. Just wow.
That was a pretty solid day, can't wait for a repeat and some water angles the next time. (My SPL was getting some repairs done)
Thanks for surfing guys,
-Nathaniel Harrington
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Continuing on with the Winter stoke. Yesterday marked the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. We took full advantage of what daylight we had and got some work done at Sebastian Inlet.
Joined by the SunBum A Team, yesterday would have been a great day to sit on the beach and watch the action unfold. No worries if you missed it, I captured as much as I could and am stoked to share it with you now.
Two of New Smyrna's favorite kids, Bobby Levy and Matthew Glenn.
Shenanigans.
Chauncey Robinson.
Bobby and I have a tendency to get this shot each time we shoot. Close is good.
Matthew Glenn going vertical on his backhand. Classic inlet view.
Yesterday had a few solid moments on the sand bar, keep looking...
Matthew Glenn has a stylish approach in the air.
Its good to see Wiley Robinson getting back in form. He was out for the summer due to a pretty bad broken leg, looks like he'll make a nice recovery in the next few weeks.
I was amped to see Brock Taylor push his air game a little yesterday, finally got a few shots of him up there.
Sand Bar goodies.
Chauncey Robinson maintaining control of first peak.
Wiley Robinson.
After Wiley threw this air rotator he paddled back out past me saying he's not yet ready to try to land these, but i'm sure it felt good to have a go at them again!
Brock Taylor had his Air game on yesterday!
Bobby.
Bobby Levy.
If there's surf, you're sure to see David Speir out there. I'm pretty stoked on this angle, it really shows how steep first peak can be.
And of course Blake Speir is not going to let dad surf alone, he'll be in the barrels as much as his pops.
One more for David Speir.
Where style meets water, Matthew Glenn.
Bobby getting nice and vertical!
Matthew Glenn.
Not sure who this is, but he sure took the high line on this wave.
Bobby Levy was searching for this barrel all day. stoked we linked up with at least one!
More sand bar action.
Blake Speir.
Blake.
New rule of thirds with the Chaun.
I gotta end this off with the most stoked from out there, Chauncey Robinson, da guy.
Fun times.
So amped to see the Ocean waken and give gifts like this! Looks like we should have some really fun days ahead. Merry Christmas everyone and thanks for stopping in at my blog!
-Nathaniel Harrington
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I say the Chaun Part 1 because i know parts 2- infinity are still on their way, I'll try to keep tract.
I really enjoy shooting with Chauncey Robinson, he's one of the best, most humble surfers I've ever met. Its always a pleasure.
Yesterday had some fun, brief moments at the inlet, check 'em out.
December and the wetsuits are back. getting ready for buuurrrr.....
If yo rever find yourself standing around with me, and there just happens to be a camera in my hand, there's a solid chance that lifestyles follow.
Frowning is the new cool.
Pretty stoked on these Vissla Wetsuits, they are looking pretty clean cut. Chaun models them well.
Thank You for stopping by!
-Nathaniel Harrington
@natehphoto @chaunchoo @Visslasurf
Tiss the Season... for surf.
Here's another great morning we had at Sebastian Inlet last week. Chest high fun with Chauncey Robinson, Wiley Robinson, Paul Reineke, and Dave Speir.
What a morning to wake up and go for a surf.
That's a view that will never get old. Chauncey Robinson soaking it all in.
A little foggy, amazing colors, couldn't ask for more.
the chaun.
The first barrel was an almost amazing shot.
There were some super fun close out sections and the guys lit them up. Chauncey closed this one out with a bang.
Glassy Moment.
How are these next two shots for a winter scene. These frames make me shiver just looking at them.
Icy Peak.
Wiley Robinson making it Snow.
Above sequence, Paul Reineke tagged that close-out hard.
Above Sequence, I love watching Dave Speir surf. Such clean, powerful style.
Chauncey follows right in Dave's footsteps.
I think rainbows are attracted to Chauncey... they just follow him around.
Hows this for a hollow surprise. No takers.
Wiley Robinson found this nugget! That will make getting up early worth it every time.
Speir knows where to find the drainers.
Speir, again...
This is the best. Check out that guy on the pier rocking his powered wheel chair with more rods than a charter boat. Goals.
Stoked to have such a rad crew at the inlet.
Thank you all for visiting!
-Nathaniel Harrington
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