Summer is almost here. Maybe try some mother-daughter surfing?
RichC | June 18, 2025
Pulled this off of social media earlier this month and it made me smile. What a great way for a mom to introduce her daughter to a love of the ocean and surfing.
Music Monday: Jimmy Buffett – “Hey, That’s My Wave”
RichC | November 11, 2024
My buddy Jeff decided to make a detour from his business appointment in NYC and drive to the end of Long Island “just” to grab a lobster roll and beer at the Shagwong tavern … because he is a lifetime Jimmy Buffett parrothead. I’m not sure there is a more devoted fan … unless it […]
The Hadley, Polar and Ferrel Cells and Surf Dancing #video
RichC | June 25, 2023
Someone shared a National Geographic map on climate from a “years ago” issue and I found the discussion of the Hadley, Polar and Ferrel Cells interesting … I even had to look them up. The atmosphere transports heat throughout the globe extremely well, but present-day atmospheric characteristics prevent heat from being carried directly from the […]
What would October be without our fall trip to Florida?
RichC | October 9, 2022
Brenda and I have been fortunate to almost always taken an autumn trip to Florida. Years ago it was often to visit my parents who would go to Panama City Beach or take a trip with the kids. After Katelyn and Taylor were in college, it was often to visit Brenda’s parents and then to […]
Music Monday: “That’s My Wave” by Jimmy Buffett
RichC | August 22, 2022
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Bummer, we didn’t plan a winter or spring break this year
RichC | March 20, 2022
Photo from February 2013 in Delray Beach while visiting Brenda’s parents For years … well decades really … we have been fortunate enough to escape winter in February or sometimes March or April and head to sunny or warmer climates for a week. Often it was to visit either Brenda’s or my parents who would […]
Friday Filler Video: This dad make surfing with kids look easy
RichC | July 30, 2021
Professional surfer Billy Kemper — and his son Lion — surfing together. Surfer Billy Kemper says he glimpsed at death after a wave broke his pelvis in half (CNN) – It was a tiny error in judgement, but within seconds he realized that the consequences could be potentially life threatening. “That wave sucked me up […]
To have both ears working, my balance and to be young again
RichC | June 30, 2021
I enjoy the ocean but haven’t really had my equilibrium and balance back since my 2-year bout with Meniere’s Disease 20 years ago. That’s a bit depressing since I still have the desire to switch out our surfboard for a longboard (or SUP). That dream aside … my wife will tell you that I wasn’t […]
A cute beach crab GIF and an eye-opening #filler shark photo
RichC | August 2, 2020
This is when you are glad that you at least out on the water with a long board. #surfing And if that is not your cup of tea … maybe strolling down the beach and poking a crab is more your speed?
If you need a workout, try #PumpSurfing
RichC | August 6, 2019
One can only imagine (unless you have tried it), the kind of workout it would be to race past a sailing vessel on a surfboard with a pump-foil attachment? Impressive.
Surfing done right on Sunday – The Long Ride #video
RichC | August 4, 2019
Who doesn’t wish they could surf like this?
When surfing or on a SUP, a dolphin can be a bully too
RichC | July 31, 2019
Dolphins and humans have a few things in common – there are bullies in both species.
Photog unknown, but a beautiful beach/surfer filler photo #TBT
RichC | February 28, 2019
I enjoyed this photo enough to use it as my “too lazy to blog” filler photo for the day … and just to make it a ThrowBack Thursday #TBT … how about a photo with my buddy Mark Jones from 2014 looking down from up on Encore’s mast? 🙂
The Perfect Wave to make a mental escape
RichC | September 19, 2018
Just escaping for a moment in my mind and eyes … Beautiful Ocean The Perfect Wave #Surfing #Surf #Travel #TuesdayThoughts #Australia pic.twitter.com/W0mhqB44p6 — Tom Hall ☘ (@TomHall) September 18, 2018
Some have skill and talent, others the fortitude to try #humor
RichC | March 20, 2018
Although the .mp4 video clip does remind me of some good times down at Delray Beach Florida with our family!
Windsurfers and Waves … and getting some air! #video
RichC | January 6, 2018
Filling space with a 22 second video clip and testing “autoplay” and “loop.” https://myarchive.us/av/windsurferbigwaves.mp4
Can Sharks Read? #surfing
RichC | August 23, 2017
An amazing wave and impressive ride #surfing
RichC | February 22, 2016
Test post from iPad — Surfing at 1000 frames per second
RichC | October 31, 2014
Chris Bryan Films
No waves? No problem.
RichC | July 6, 2014
Now tell me that these electric surfboards wouldn’t be fun? Depending on charging and battery life, having one of these would be great at a beach cottage or to have when cruising or chartering. An Aquila Electric Board has to be better than “sea lice” when it comes to noise.
One of the bests jobs in the world – Surf Photographer
RichC | June 25, 2014
click for short OneDrive slideshow or a video interview below As someone who loves the ocean and has enjoyed photography since I set up my first darkroom in 7th grade, Surf Photographer Clark Little has the greatest job in the world … or maybe the "surf is just bluer on the other side of the […]
TechFriday: Animated GIF of surfing a 78 foot record wave
RichC | June 20, 2014
Tinkering with GIF Grabber and gfycat.com in posting a TechFriday filler post since I’m busy today. Record ride in Portugal riding a 78 foot record wave … that’s big!
Obit: Hawaiian paddle-out ceremony for Hobie Alter
RichC | April 21, 2014
Hundreds of people paid tribute to sailing and surfing icon Hobie Alter to fulfill a request of a traditional Hawaiian paddle-out ceremony this past week. Surfers paddled out to a spot off Doheny State Beach in California to celebrate the life of surf and sailing pioneer (photo below). Hobie Alter was a 1950’s California surfer […]
Tandem surfing in Australia
RichC | June 26, 2013
It has been a while since I’ve posted anything on surfing … so here’s a feel good story from down-under.
Caught myself thinking like my father did back in the 1970s
RichC | November 21, 2012
While surfing for family news and goings-on for Thanksgiving, I saw a photo on my son’s Facebook page with a couple of his high school friends. I recall that they recently visited with him at Miami University and remembered Taylor told me that they were still pursuing their music dream. Of course after seeing […]
Shark or dolphin? A brief moment of panic …
RichC | September 20, 2012
For surfers, there’s nothing worse than spotting a large gray figure swimming underneath you. In that brief moment where the brain tries to process the information, the body can go into shock, which is downright debilitating. Rookie pro Kolohe Andino had a tough second-round match at the Hurley Pro, and then he had the real […]
Kayak surfing Nelscott Reef in Oregon
RichC | May 30, 2012
Living on the edge when it comes to navigating natural hazards in the breaking ocean isn’t for the average kayak surfer … one mistake and not only will the sea and reef grind your plastic boat to bits … it most likely would do the same for flesh and bone. "There is something about knowing […]
If it were not so long, I would enjoy riding a Toothpick
RichC | January 29, 2012
Winter is finally here with a little snow and colder weather
RichC | January 14, 2012
I’m thankful for the mild weather so far this year and it’s not realistic to think we’ll make it through winter without snow or cold weather. Still, waking up on Friday to 35 mph gusts and temps in the teens was a shock to the body as I haven’t adapted to winter yet, have you? […]
How big a wave is too big to surf?
RichC | November 15, 2011
Obviously not a world record 90 feet … gulp!
Catch a wave you’ll be sitting on top of the world
RichC | June 18, 2011
Body and board surfing … who really does it better? (click on images for larger photos) Catch a Wave (mp3) — The Beach Boys Summer of 1963
Who surfs on Lake Superior – let alone when it’s cold
RichC | April 16, 2011
Someone who is either paid to do it … or truly a surfing NUT. (I’d rather be in Hawaii)
What’s SUP? Surfing 5.7 miles on a tanker’s wake.
RichC | April 5, 2011
Surfing the big waves …
RichC | March 12, 2011
Not for the novice surfer … Posted via email from RichC’s posterous
Another sunny day on the beach with B-17 Liberty Belle fly over
RichC | October 31, 2010
The final day of our mini-vacation was spent in the sun and ocean. We relaxed on the beach and enjoyed the sunshine and warm wind. The waves were large enough to make the body surfing fun as Brenda and I soaked up the last few hours before getting ready to head for home. While I […]
‘Lighten up’ video: Did ‘ewe’ ever see a surfin’ sheep?
RichC | June 2, 2010
I know … that was a ‘baaaaa-d’ title for this post. 😀
Extreme windsurfing
RichC | May 27, 2010
From previous posts, some of you know that I enjoy sailing and the surf … and although I’ve practiced combining the two with windsurfing, I can’t imagine doing it like this.
WhasSUP? How about Stand Up Paddling Surfing
RichC | March 22, 2010
Great to know there is hope for me in getting up on the board yet! Thanks for the inspiration John Zapotocky (at 91, he’s probably the oldest SUP surfer in the world) Personal note: Due to my dealing with Menieres disease in the late 1990s necessitating endolympatic sac decompression surgery, my stability and balance has […]
Having fun riding the waves even without standing
RichC | October 21, 2009
Since my balance and stability are no longer functional enough even for a longboard, my only wave riding is going to come from the bodyboard or sponge. Here’s an encouraging — and well done — video demonstrating spongeboard surfing can still be quite the adrenaline rush! 😀
Winter 08/09 surfing: Volcum House – north shore Oahu
RichC | February 28, 2009
For those who enjoy surfing I’m embedding a couple enjoyable clips from the Volcum House Show on O’ahu, Hawaii. The first clip has some great surfing footage and tour of a three story home overlooking the big winter waves to the west of Hale’iwa (Sunset Beach & Waimia Bay) and to the east of Kaena […]
Final day at Delray Beach and then home :-(
RichC | April 15, 2007
Closing out the week with a family photo and post after a safe flight home; it was a great week of ‘just’ family. I’ve been heavy on the personal memories this week, but I did want to archive a family photo the good time we had. For three us it was just the sunshine, relaxation, […]
Surfing the Banzai Pipeline … kinda
RichC | March 4, 2007
Haven’t posted a video clip for a few days and thought I would post this one for Taylor — he would rather be one of these rats. (Does PETA regulate rats?)
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