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Yesterday had some pretty solid moments among the tricky conditions

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lucky to have spent yesterday morning with @fariassurfsport and @wavesofimpact

there’s nothing better than capturing genuine emotion and pure joy. and if you saw me tearing up while shooting, no you didn’t 🥹

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Year 10 hosting @wavesofimpact here in Ship Bottom. The only thing better than the smiles on the faces of these kids are all the surfers and volunteers who take the time off to come out w/ the good vibes to make this day what it is! Volunteer w/ @wavesofimpact or @wavesofstrength here on LBI next year. It will be the highlight of your summer! Big thanks to @sbbeachpatrol for all your help each year! 🤙🏻 All photos @kaitelsenbeck

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The smile you get when your surfing buddies take off work or come out on their one day off to take kids surfing who wouldn’t otherwise be able to. Till next year @wavesofimpact / not pictured @stephen_dpt @b_aji @aka_jonnyb @henrystickler5 / And shout out to SB’s finest @sbbeachpatrol for all their help!

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Vissla Cosmic Shores surf contest yesterday afternoon in Ship Bottom!

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@visslasurf and @sisstrevolution brought vintage twin and single fin boards to Ship Bottom today for the Cosmic Shores stop in Long Beach Island in front of Farias Surf Shop. Surfers of all ages had fun riding and trading different board shapes. The @ferrarasbakerylbi jelly donut eating contest (with no hands) was a huge hit. #sisstrevolution #vissla

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Surfing is a common bond that keeps our conscience at the beach and our mind on the ocean. We flow to the rhythm of nature. It’s not something that is just part of our routine… it’s woven into the fabric of our DNA. To all the incredible moments we share in the water at home or traveling, surfing is our fountain of life. Happy International Surfing Day! 🤙🏻 #isd

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When you get on the ferry and you see these two little rascals

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Ecuador 🇪🇨 2026 what an unbelievable trip can’t say enough good things to describe the time I spent there thanks to @ecuadorsurftravel 👑 @gab_loor @andre.itapoa for there hospitality and for sharing their knowledge of where they live I can’t wait to go back ❤️🇪🇨🏄‍♂️🌊🌴 #surf #surftrip #surftravel #ecuador #ecuadorsurf

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I can’t even try to wrap my head around all the beautiful moments that @photopfeil has witnessed over the years shooting surf in our zone. This was a moment that stood out for me during the last swell. When paddling back out I got to hear @noahlivinlife going nutz for a proper drainer that @nikosanchez17 had just gotten blown out of. The younger generation is on it and charging. Makes me so happy. Thanks for capturing all these moments Chris. Each shot has a story some of us remember forever as surfers. These magic sessions in Winter are what surfing here in NJ is all about!

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2/1/26. #coldweather #surfphotography #newjersey

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Fern Juice #surfphotography #winter #coldweather #localartist #newjersey #explorepage #surflife #videoediting #photooftheday #explorepage✨

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