Yancy Spencer III begot Gulf Coast surfing. Every Gulf Coast surfer that endures worse flat spells than their East Coast brethren has Yancy to credit as their Godfather. Here's some footage from the recent paddle out in Yancy's memorial. RIP Yancy Spencer III.

Hurricane Ida, most likely the last named storm of the 2009 hurricane season, lights up rarely seen Alabama Point...that's right, there's surf in Alabama!

Hurricane season on the East Coast is over but the photos aren't. Look for the giant Hurricane feature in February's issue. 'Til then, check out the best of the rest from Mr. East Coast himself Seth Stafford as he chased down Hurricane's Ike, Gustav, Hillary, and Kyle...