Why I Surf: Journey to Portugal

A mini film documentary looking into the lives of surfers living in Portugal.

Summary:
Surfing has always fascinated the average person as an exotic sport, that only certain free spirited people do, for unknown reasons that can only be described as "a vibe". While there is a little truth to it, the reality is actually much closer to many of us, with the people more real and similar than what we imagine. This mini travel documentary to Peniche, Portugal, looks into the lives and decisions of four individuals who have taken up surfing - some since their childhood, others a little later in life, but all who were shaped by the sport one way or another. Surfing is not just for peak performance athletes. Its for normal people too, and is especially transformative for anyone who is taking up the sport for the first time.

This documentary is a personal project shot in Baleal and Lisbon. My heatful thanks to the friends and teams at Baleal Surf Camp and Lisbon Surf House and School for helping in this personal project. For the viewers, I hope you find your own inspiration in this video!

Final note: surfing is a tight but inclusive community. The final moments of this video are of a funeral at sea, where a well loved local who recently passed on, was celebrated by surfers who paddled out in his remembrance. We don't know who he was, but to this person we want to say - thank you for your contribution, for sharing your home and this amazing moment. It inspired us with your message, that even in death we continue living in others, if we choose to love them in our current days. It also inspired us to preserve our ocean home for those after us. I tried capturing this message and this video is dedicated to you and your family.



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This video is not for profit, and is an independent film for purposes of ocean awareness only. There is no revenue earned from advertising on this platform or from any sponsorship.