This past week the East Coast has been absorbed in a Sandy storm of mass proportions.  For myself and so many others we watched at a safe distance waiting for the moment of offshore winds giving the signal to head into the water and take part in one of the positive aspects of a hurricane. Massive swells and barrels only found in the fall season for us Atlantic Ocean dwellers.  And while my friends were having the times of their lives, folks to the north are having their lives turned upside down.  The dichotomy of Yin versus Yang, smiles versus tears.  But as the stories churn over about the best waves of the decade, these surf lovers are taking action- quickly, because time is not on our side when Mother Nature is invited to sit at the table.  ESM magazine is gathering up essentials and heading north to rescue the faith in humanity.  So open your hearts, pantries and closets because folks are depending on us…

You can bring items to Z-Wave surf shop until Sunday morning…Cheers and Thanks

On the bright side JJ Crane experienced what goods Sandy had to offer…Photographer: Monique Futch