111 – Derek Rielly & Chas Smith: BeachGrit

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111 – Derek Rielly & Chas Smith: BeachGrit

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Humorous, irreverent, sensational, speculative, BeachGrit has quickly become one of our favorite destinations for anything surf. Albeit often superficial, BeachGrit provides something that surf media has long avoided: gossip! Blood feuds, backroom deals, million dollar corporate buy-outs, BeachGrit provides the parking lot fodder that was previously only privy to industry bros. Oh, and they have opinions! “They” are Derek Rielly and Chas Smith, … Continue reading "111 – Derek Rielly & Chas Smith: BeachGrit"
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