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Cliff Skudin and Henry Viscardi School student Chris Scharrer catch a wave.

Each year, NY Surf Week (see story on page 14) features two special needs outings designed to share the joy of surfing with individuals that might not otherwise have had the opportunity to learn the … more

By Matthew Ern | 7/30/15

Courtesy Benjamin DeCamp Professional big-wave surfer Will Skudin rode one of the biggest waves of his life in Mexico — estimated to be 60 feet high.

Long Beach surfer catches record big wave

“I’ve been surfing big waves for about 14 years now, and in my life I’d only seen waves that big one other time,” Will Skudin recalled. “I realized I might only get a handful of sessions with waves that big in my whole lifetime." more

By Matthew Ern | 7/8/15

Professional surfer Balaram Stack placed second in the open surf contest.

Surf Week takes over Long Beach

Blessed with perfect waves and sunny skies, the fifth annual NY Surf Week took over Long Beach last week, and kept spectators busy with a five day, jam-packed lineup of events. Surf Week, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/25/14

Long Trunks co-founders Dave Yolinsky, left, and Danny Fischer at Surf Week’s vending village last Saturday.

It takes a village

NYSEA’s fifth annual Surf Week, which ran from July 16-20, is known for its popular surfing competition — featuring pros like Balaram Stack and Leif Engstrom — skateboard contests, and assorted … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/20/14

NY Surf Week, presented by NYSEA, kicked off on Wednesday. Noel Wilson is pictured at last year's event.

Surf Week returns to Long Beach

Surf Week returns to Long Beach this week, with five days full of surf, skate, music, movie, and art events. NY Surf Week, presented by NYSEA, runs from July 16-20. The event has grown into a … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 7/16/14

Surfer Alex Fawess was among the 48 competitors in last weekend's surfing contest.

Surf Week 2013 marks a 'new era' in L.B.

“Just to see people all over the place listening to music, watching skating, watching surfing, a packed house — it was just rad,” said Will Skudin, the founder of NYSEA Productions’ Surf Week. “It was turning over a new leaf. It’s just the beginning of a new era in Long Beach, N.Y.” more

By Kieran Lynch and Kevin Cabello | 7/25/13

Cliff Skudin and other Surf for All volunteers will hold a surf outing for visually impaired and blind children on July 17.

Surf Week returns to the beach

Surf Week, presented by NYSEA Productions, will return to Long Beach for the fourth year in a row July 17-21, bringing with it an array of contests, charity events, parties and concerts as well as an … more

By Kieran Lynch | 7/5/13

Michael Taylor caught a wave at the Surf for All outing.

Braving the surf

“It’s definitely the highlight of my summer, just seeing that they’re accomplishing something that they never thought possible,” said Cliff Skudin, “and to have them feel the love of … more

By Vanessa Canner | 7/18/12

Balaram Stack won the NY Sea Open contest last Sunday, bringing the third annual Surf Week to a close.

2012 Surf Week on a ‘whole other level’

After he swooped down a four-foot half-pipe skateboard ramp on National Boulevard beach — while a DJ played beats that reverberated through the night and throngs of spectators gathered to catch … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/18/12

Pro surfer TJ Gumiela is among the 48 competitors taking part in Surf Week’s NYSea Open dedicated to George Geiser.

Get ready for Surf Week!

Surf Week, hosted by the Allegria Hotel and presented by NY Sea Productions, will take place July 11-14, and feature an array of events, including several benefits, parties, concerts and assorted contests. more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/11/12

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