Alternative surf memoirist Allan C. Weisbecker passes away
- 8 months ago
Allan C. Weisbecker (1948-2023), the "gonzo" writer, award-winning photojournalist, screenwriter, and stalwart of the American surf memoir, has passed away.
His multifaceted and vivacious life left a lasting impact on those who knew him and the myriad of readers who have devoured his works and his blog.
Weisbecker was some kind of modern-day Jim Morrison - alone with everybody, cruising and writing, dreaming and surfing.
From recounting his audacious escapades as a pot smuggler to being a pioneering influence on New York's Long Island surf scene, Weisbecker never shied away from the adrenaline rush of life.
His love for the waves began as a young boy, influenced by his father's eccentric hobbies, and was cemented when he learned to surf at Ditch Plains in 1965.
His multifaceted and vivacious life left a lasting impact on those who knew him and the myriad of readers who have devoured his works and his blog.
Weisbecker was some kind of modern-day Jim Morrison - alone with everybody, cruising and writing, dreaming and surfing.
From recounting his audacious escapades as a pot smuggler to being a pioneering influence on New York's Long Island surf scene, Weisbecker never shied away from the adrenaline rush of life.
His love for the waves began as a young boy, influenced by his father's eccentric hobbies, and was cemented when he learned to surf at Ditch Plains in 1965.