On this episode of Swell Season Surf Podcast, we go dumpster diving through history and dig up memories of the vibrant New York surf community of the early 2000s with special guest Will Hallett. We reminisce about the iconic message boards of NYNJsurf.com and NewYorkSurf.com that unified surfers of the region, sharing stories, debating issues, and coordinating surf sessions. Will Hallett, the owner of NYNJsurf.com, shares his experiences as an OG New York surfer, his impressive collection of surfboards, and his journey into public speaking. We discuss the impact of social media on surf communities, memorable threads from the forums, and the evolution of the local surf community. This episode is filled with nostalgic moments, community bonding, and a treasure trove of surf history that newer surfers will find enlightening and horrifying. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane. 

To follow Will Hallet on Instagram go to @nynjsurf

The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. 
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Music:
Artist: Bruce Springstein
Song: Backstreets
Album: Born to Run

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
01:10 The Vibrant New York Surf Community
02:31 Guest Introduction: Will Hallett
03:36 Reminiscing About Surfing in Rockaway
04:50 The Evolution of NYNJ Surf.com
05:05 The End of an Era: Closing NYNJ Surf.com
08:42 The Origins of Lincoln Locals
12:35 Will Hallett's Surfing Journey
24:10 The Surfing Community in Rockaway
29:46 The Transition to Long Beach
31:44 The Birth of NYNJ Surf.com
37:35 The Impact of Social Media on Surf Forums
39:16 Flea Fests and Community Events
42:14 Cabana Boys and Internet Friends
42:58 Surfing with Tim Hill
43:52 Surfing in Extreme Cold
45:40 Memorable Forum Threads
45:55 The Joyce Thread Saga
48:43 Surf Community and Events
58:52 Public Speaking and Surfing
01:07:36 Surfboard Collection
01:12:41 Surfing with Family
01:21:37 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

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