044 - I heard there is no surf in NJ with Danny DiMauro, Mark Neustadter and Mike May

044 - I heard there is no surf in NJ with Danny DiMauro, Mark Neustadter and Mike May

Author: Surf Splendor September 19, 2024 Duration: 1:39:46

Often overlooked for the warmer waters of its Hawaiian and Californian counterparts, the Atlantic coast of New Jersey has been home to surfing for 135 years, and in turn has held unsung influence over the history of the sport in America." 

That is the Opening Quote for the newly released book "I Heard There Were No Waves in New Jersey: Surfing on the Jersey Shore 1888-1984" by Rizzoli Publishing and edited by Danny DiMauro and Johan Kugelberg. 

Our Guests for this episode of Hardcore Surf History are the contributors to this beautiful book and tribute to New Jersey Surfing. Book Editor a Danny DiMauro, New Jersey Legend, Mark Neustadter and Former Atlantic City Heavy, Mike May. May is a founding Member of the NJ surfing Hall of Fame and write the definitive story on Duke Kahanamoku protege, Sam Reid. 

All of them have contributed to this beautiful book. Drawing on archives of photographs and ephemera from private collections, and from those held in the New Jersey Surf Museum and New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame, this book is a celebration of East Coast surfing, from its pioneering beginnings at the end of the nineteenth century to its heyday in the 1980s as the scene converged with skateboarding and a shared influence on street style.

It featured insightful texts that illuminate previously unheralded moments in the evolution of the sport, the book not only introduces some of the greatest unseen surf photography of the last century but also lets the Jersey Shore take its rightful place in the history of American surfing.

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Hosted by the Breuer Brothers, Hardcore Surf History is a deep dive into the culture, characters, and pivotal moments that have shaped the sport. This isn't a surface-level recount of famous contests; it's an archival excavation led by two passionate historians who treat surfing's legacy with both reverence and a critical eye. Each episode feels like a conversation in a dusty surf shop after hours, unpacking forgotten innovations, controversial figures, and the local lore that mainstream narratives often miss. You'll hear detailed accounts of board design evolution, the gritty realities of early surf exploration, and personal stories from icons whose contributions resonate today. The brothers connect historical dots to contemporary debates, examining how yesterday's decisions influence the waves and lineups of the present. Produced by Surf Splendor, this podcast serves the curious surfer and the dedicated enthusiast, offering substance and context often absent from today's media. It’s for anyone who believes understanding where surfing came from is crucial to navigating its future. Tune in for meticulously researched stories that capture the soul, struggle, and pure stoke embedded in surfing's enduring history.
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