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The Herald crew began their surfing lesson by learning how to steady themselves on their boards. At left were, at front, instructor Ian Skudin, and from left, Herald staffers Alyssa Seidman and Bridget Downes, intern Frank Gargano, and staffer Melissa Koenig.

Amid New York Surf Week, July 10 to 14, a group of Herald Community Newspapers editors — Bridget Downes, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Alyssa Seidman and Brian Steiglitz — and intern Frank … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/24/19

Professional big-wave surfer Will Skudin, left, with photographer and Unsound co-owner Mike Nelson.

Big turnout for Unsound's surf art show

Unsound surf shop held its 7th annual surf art show and auction on June 11, which featured live music by the Shipwrecks. Each year, the event features some of the best artists and photographers … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/20/16

Herald intern Shannon Plackis tried surfing for the first time in our “Never Have I Ever” series.

Surfing, not just for the cool, athletic set

July 29 was to be the hottest day of the summer so far –– a crippling 95 degrees. The relief of the ocean breeze was welcome as I stood on the Long Beach shoreline, the scorching sand between my toes. The waves fell gently onto the sand, collapsing into one another. With the blue sky above me, I had only one thought: I’ve made a terrible mistake. more

By Shannon Plackis | 8/12/15

The Tommy Brull Foundation’s Keith Lucchese looked on as Joey Ellul rode a wave.

RVC’s Tommy Brull Foundation brings surfing to Camp ANCHOR

Camp ANCHOR is known for its swimming, drama, sports and other programs for children and adults with special needs, but now it has added surfing to the list of its summer recreational activities, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/27/14

Think like a lifeguard this summer

The rip currents off South Shore beaches that were predicted last weekend, courtesy of Hurricane Arthur, for the most part didn’t show, but many others surely will this summer. more

7/9/14

Big wave surfers and instructors Will Skudin, left, and his brother Cliff. Cliff Skudin rescued three teenagers who were caught in a rip current on May 29.

Long Beach surf instructor saves three RVC teenagers

Cliff Skudin was giving a private surfing lesson on the Long Beach Boulevard beach on Tuesday at around 5:30 p.m. It was hot, and the beach was still crowded a day after Memorial Day. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 5/30/12

Kelly Slater celebrated his win at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2011 in Australia in March.

Quiksilver Pro N.Y. creating a buzz

Just a few days after he returned home from a surfing trip to Peru last week, local pro surfer Balaram Stack said he was trying not to think about the pressure as he gears up for a “whole new … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/24/11

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