Rockaway :: Winter Surfing in New York City

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Rockaway :: Winter Surfing in New York City

Posted by Forest on 15 December 2011

When I think of all the tropical surf meccas I've traveled to over the past couple years it is painfully funny. Why I didn't learn to surf then I don't know. But in any case, here I am... December, clad in half inch thick neopreme, booties gloves, and a hood - learning to surf in New York City of all places. And, yet for some reason I'm loving it! I took my freedom to be in the out of doors pretty much for granted for the last 24 years. Now that I'm in the city, even the small victory of escaping to the murky waters of Rockaway somehow serves to clean my mind from the bustle of the city.

This is a set of images from the first early winter trip out to Rockaway with my good mate Jonno Durant (of Surfing 50 states) and my brother Rivers. Stay tuned for more photos to come once I get my water housing, and the real winter sets in for reals!

Tags: 
surfing
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surf
winter
New York
New York City
Rockaway
adventure
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Comments

Submitted by Hailey on 15 December 2011

These images are amazing, and they did make me feel cold. Are you living in nyc for now? I was just there for Thanksgiving. Would of been nice to meet up. Happy surfing!

Submitted by Forest Woodward on 20 December 2011

Thanks Hailey!! I'm glad someone found the comment button - I had almost given up hope on ever hearing from you or Chad again ;). I am living in NYC now, so you guys must look me up next time you're here!

Submitted by Kelis on 25 October 2012

When I think of all the tropical surf meccas I've traveled to over the past couple years it is painfully funny. Why I didn't learn to surf then I don't know. But in any case, here I am...
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