The compact region of New England sits nestled up against the Canadian border, in the northernmost corner of The USA’s Eastern Seaboard. Comprising

The Rad Women’s Surf Communities Of New England, USA

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The compact region of New England sits nestled up against the Canadian border, in the northernmost corner of The USA’s Eastern Seaboard. Comprising six different states, it boasts hundreds of miles of coastline and a plethora of spots, pointing towards every point of the compass. 

For the unfamiliar, surfing in New England evokes visions of hardy souls navigating hurricane swells and tempestuous weather among jagged inlets. And while it’s true the region does benefit from heavy, freezing winter swells, they’re only one part of the vastly varied overall mix, with summer, spring and fall welcoming a whole array of wave conditions for the blossoming community of locals.  

Recently, we caught up with New England surfers Abby Boone, founder of local collective Cold Water Women, and water photographer Cate Brown to give us the lowdown on the unique experience of surfing in New England and the vibrant women of her waters.

ABBY: My name is Abby Boone. I grew up in York Maine, a small coastal town in southern Maine. It was there that I developed a deep love for surfing. Surfing was never something that was intended for me. I am one of 6 kids with a single mom and the only one in my family who surfs. When I was 19, I moved to Southern RI for nursing school at the University of Rhode Island and have been here ever since. I have worked as a Pediatric ER Nurse in a trauma centre in Providence since I graduated nursing school and surf any chance I can when I’m not working. 

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