Flogging Molly Cruise 2022 Article at Skatepark of Tampa

Flogging Molly Cruise 2022

Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 by Matt Shail

We had an amazing time with our friends on the Flogging Molly Cruise. Here's a look back at our week!

Photos/Video: Matt Shail
Brian
Day 1: Build a ramp
Brian
The port in Miami had quite the view from the 13th floor of the ship.
Peter
Peter and Madison catching some mid afternoon shade during the build.
Brian
The camera takes off 10 pounds
Justin
Justin deep in thought after we wrapped up the ramp build.
Matt
Artsy Miami shot before we are out on the open sea.
Matt
Look at this water!
Matt
First show we caught was Face to Face!
Matt
The crowd was going in off the jump
Matt
The average age of the mosh pit was 30+
Matt
Another look at Face to Face
Brian
I can't remember this conversation, but Brian was telling Dave some old skate trip stories.
Peter
Obligatory sunset ramp skateboarding silhouette photo. This could definitely be on the cover of a college textbook.
Miami sky was on fire at sunset
Steve
First night had the best lighting for skate photos. Strictly flashes - first one in was Steve Cab!
Steve
Steve warming up with a back 5-0
Peter
Peter was a crowd favorite. Tucking it in on the first wall.
Eddie
Sweeper from El Gato
Steve
The way the net lit up was such a cool effect on all of the night photos. Front 5 from Cab
Peter
Peter airing to fakie.
Eddie
Eddie 5-0 fakie
Peter
Dust shot from Peter
Steve
Cab front 50 in the Metallica tee
The Descendents!!!
Milo goes on the Flogging Molly Cruise 2022
Outside look on the boat: The Norwegian Pearl
The pool was full all day and all week
Justin
Front 5-0 warm up with Justin. He was going mach 10
Justin
It was really hot on the deck of the ramp. Coolin' down with Strubing.
Dave
Dave Duncan was the honorable MC of the trip!
Eddie
Full house for Eddie
Jimmy
You can't be on a cruise and not shoot artsy shit. Jimmy "The Greek" in the limelight.
Not sure who was driving the ship at this point. But these dudes couldn't miss out on the session!
Peter
Peter won "Hat of the Week"
Steve
Not a piece of land in sight.
The crowd got bigger each day we put on a demo
Eddie
Lunch break with Eddie
Peter
Going fakie with Peter Kryger
Brian
Brian is going pro at product tossing!
Jimmy
It wouldn't be a demo without seeing this one from Jimmy
Eddie
The crowd pumped up Eddie for this switch blunt.
Fish eye crowd shot
Dave
Dave and Brian taking a break from the mic to say what's up to the camera
Steve
Dappin' up!
Justin
Justin really set the tone with this button up
Brian
Squad photo! (again, not sure who is driving the boat)
Justin
Justin Strubing? Justin's Cruising!
Steve
Legends
Matt
Sushi on top, Agent Orange on bottom.
Matt
I wonder how many people tried to get these out of the claw machine?
Matt
Russkaja is an insane band. Look them up.
Matt
People were getting abducted during the Flogging Molly show!
Matt
Full stage of the Flogging Molly show
Matt
The lighting during this show was amazing.
Peter
We had to get a photo in the streets... and by streets I mean the dock in Nassau
Matt
Shirts were $5 a pop and we didn't leave empty handed
Peter
We didn't go in, but Peter had to post up at Senor Frogs
Peter
We shot some Cons WIP photos while we were on the boat. Check them out in the shop!
Peter
Front rock from Peter - I learned that Eddie El Gato is the one that came up with this trick.
Peter
Back Boneless from Peter
Peter
Crailsliding during some pre demo practice.
Justin
5-0 fakie from Justin
Eddie
Front rock from the creator
Peter
Colors were poppin on these ones. Peter grabbing to fakie like nothing!
Peter
Peter was bashing the side of the ramp. Just like its intended to be
Eddie
Blunt fakie from Eddie
Brian
It's not a demo without Brian bringing out his cash for tricks.
Peter
Another boneless from Peter
Peter
Exaggerated front smith for extra steeze
Jimmy
I really wanted to see Jimmy land this front heel.
Peter
Peter yanking out of a noseblunt on our toolbox aka ramp obstacle
Peter
Nosepick from Peter
Justin
Justin ollied into this one.
Another day, another sunset.
Frank Turner Duo was a fun one
Brian
The boys!
Words to live by
Brian
Brian warming up for the crowd
Peter
View of the other side of the deck
Steve
Steve was down with Peter's skating
Jimmy
Hugs to wrap up the end of a solid trip
Justin
Yellow is a great color on you, Justin
Jimmy
Back to back front 5-0
Steve
Sniper shot of Steve doing a rock to fakie
Jimmy
In your face with Jimmy The Greek
Justin
Justin ollie to front 5-0 and ollie back to fakie was nutty
Steve
Steve with a textbook front smith
Justin
Right before Justin slams the coping and goes back in with ease.
Peter
Peter in the Bahamas Hat
Steve
Everyone landed the 5-0 fakie and got a good photo of it!
Eddie
It was a long trip. Really wanted to see Eddie get this noseblunt. Next time man!
Steve
Front rock from Steve in his 30 year running pro model shoe
Justin
I'll say it again, Justin looking solid in yellow, but in a front smith this time.
Steve
Steve rock-n-roll on the top of our toolbox to end out the session. Thanks for coming out!
Brian
Brian confessing his love for the band Thick
One last Descendents show
Pool deck was full all week
Milo can sing really good live
Everyone was hanging on by a thread during these last few shows
Empty ship after we packed up the ramp. Check the recap video for a breakdown.
Steve
Steve can sing too!
Steve
Steve's band Urethane will be here for Tampa Pro 2022 (April 29 - May 1)
Steve
See you all at Tampa Pro!
Steve
Thanks for looking back on our trip. We can't wait until next time.

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