Author: RYAN GALLAGHER
STAFF WRITER,
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Surf Club Keeps A Close Eye On Hurricane Joaquin
Hurricane Joaquin is tracking. Rain, gale force gusts, and even flooding in some areas of New Jersey thus far. Natives of Monmouth and Ocean County have been warned. Could Joaquin be Sandy’s pissed off little brother? While some are panicking, surfers are frothing. New Jersey has seen more than two weeks of consistent swell and for our small state that is unheard of. Swell means rideable waves, correct? Not quite. Out of the two week long swell period, I can count on one hand how many surf sessions were not brutalized by the strong northeast winds. Wind and waves, both must agree with each other.
Summer of the Foamie
As the Surf Club sat on the beach after the first day of class, we were all upset that summer was over. We reminisced about summer waves and bonded over the fact that that waves were flat. ‘Twas the summer of the foamie! No matter the size of wave, surfers frothing for a ride reached a big, buoyant foam surfboard. Colors galore, some were called Doyle, others Gnaraloo. One needn’t care the name; a nine-footer would do. Kooky? Maybe a bit, but who doesn’t love a nice foamie session?
Sharknado: The Real Deal
Trends reoccur and history repeats itself. Have you heard that before? Sure you have. The fact of the matter is that Kelly Slater will surely win another world title and the fish tail will never die. So why do we ignore history? If something has happened before, is it not bound to happen once again?
MU Surfers Hit Florida Over Break
Spring has sprung here in the Garden State. Yes, the greens are greener, the sun is sunnier and the snow is just as cold… While most of our friends at Monmouth University ushered in the new season with an unwelcomed snowstorm, the lucky ones headed south in search of board short weather.
Effects of Shore Dredging on Coastal Environment
Monmouth University prides itself on its ties to the ocean, but do we truly analyze exactly what is happening to this vast space?
Surf Club Dives in on Unexpected Session
Surf is fast. Swell can pop up or die down in hours, while catching waves requires a quick reaction. Although this is the nature of surfing, a surfer’s best quality is not his or her speed, but an awareness to respond to what is in front of them.
Surfers Travel More Than Just Currents
The last week of the fall semester, students at MU ignored the onset of cold, while thoughts of finals consumed them. As break began, a harsh reality sank in: winter in this state can get to you. Bitter cold, and when the waves are flat, surfers begin to go stir crazy. For most students, a month reprieved from school means long Netflix sessions, clocking a few hours at an old job, or reconnecting with high school friends. For the few lucky surfers, winter break is not characterized by icy water and a five-millimeter wetsuit, but rather white, hot sand and bright board shorts.
Thanksgiving: You Say Turkey, I Say Surf
Thanksgiving break. Food, family, and waves that will leave you smiling.
Surf Club Introduced to University Campus
The University has recently recognized a new club on campus — Surf Club. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Monmouth’s SGA approved the club after one final presentation given by Surf Club President, sophomore Tyler Sankey and Surf Club Vice President, sophomore Connor Perzely.