Surfing

A surf trip from L.A. to Costa Rica is a classic, a free ride, executed by generations of surfers since the 60ies. When five landlocked Austrians get on that very road, it becomes a different thing: A comedy, a philosophical diversion, an investigation of the myth of the surfer dude itself.

Big-wave windsurfing history catches up with the present as European Champion Tristan Boxford takes us inside the progression of the sport. On Maui, Hawaii, meet the legends, hear how it all started and where it's going. Hang out with pioneers like Robby Naish, Jason Polakow, the Angulo brothers, as well as windsurfing's present rulers Levi Siver, Kauli Seadi and Daida Moreno. From board-shaping to riding big waves at Jaws and Hookipa, learn all about the birthplace of a sport from the athletes who live and breath it.

"The Windsurfing Movie" has been hailed by festivals, magazines, fans and professionals alike as the defining film about windsurfing. Directed by award-winning cinematographer Johnny DeCesare and featuring the best riders in windsurfing history, "The Windsurfing Movie" conveys the beauty, history, challenges and extreme dangers of this breath-taking sport. Filmed on location in Belgium, Cabo Verde, Fiji, Germany, Maui, Morocco, New Cacedonia, Oahu and Pozo!

Two brothers and a cousin journey from humble fishing families on the tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire to become three of the best freestyle windsurfers in history.

The youth in communist Cuba have begun to develop a passion for surfing, but the long-lasting embargo has prohibited surf companies from selling supplies. Thanks to the influence of the inspirational Australian surfer, Bob Samin, and his website, barriers have been broken for Cubans to learn, share and excel at surfing.

A look at the lifestyles and talent of some of the best female surfers around the globe, such as Kassia Meador, Daize Shayne, Layne Beachley, Rochelle Ballard, Keala Kennelly, Karina Petroni, Sanoe Lake and Prue Jeffries.

In "Surf Crazy," Bruce Brown takes a group of surfers exploring deep into unsurfed Mexico, shows some vintage California surfing and then goes on to the mammoth waves of Hawaii. Features one of the biggest waves ever ridden at Waimea Bay.

After learning how to surf by using the local wave tanks, Arizona resident Rick uses his winnings from a recent contest to fly to Hawaii and try to make a living for himself as a professional wave rider.

Three pro surfers - gifted Shane, once-great Mickey and rising young star Keoni travel to Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii in search for the ultimate wave.

A documentary mostly edited together from unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II, this documentary gives further insight into the making and success of the original classic surf documentary. It is written, produced and directed by Dana Brown, son of the director of the first two films, Bruce Brown (who executive produced this film). This film likely will appeal only to hardcore fans of the Endless Summer films, but it does feature more of the gorgeous cinematography for which the earlier films are famous.

Two famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.

The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.

Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, India, and Ireland in combination with a wide range of styles of guitar music. Surfers in the film include Kelly Slater and Shane Dorian.

A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills.

Character study about the lives of some California surfers from the early 1960s to the 1970s as the Vietnam War interrupts their carefree life.

Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer. The journey spanned 18 months, 6 continents and produced up to 70 foot waves.

As a hard-core surfer girl prepares for a big competition, she finds herself falling for a football player.

Haunted by the memory of her deceased mother, Dana leaves Malibu behind and heads to South Africa to fulfill her mother's dream of surfing Jefferys Bay.

JC thinks surfing is everything. His girlfriend Chloe wants him to settle down. When he decides to go surfing one night with friends from London, she throws JC out. Surfing or Chloe?

A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows swell through South America, Polynesia and Jamaica documenting the surfing and times of Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado and the Malloys. The title track is written & performed by Jack Johnson, who also showcases his surfing skills.

When young Jay Moriarity discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.

3x World Champion Andy Irons hosts this revolutionary, fun, and hilarious instructional video on the fundamentals of learning how to surf. Volume 001 in this collector's series focuses on the basics while all skill levels will find helpful tips on surfing better. Filmed in Hawaii and hosted by TransWorld Surf magazine's Chris Cote. Learn To Surf: The Fundamentals is sure to make you think, laugh, and paddle out today. Some of the topics covered: * Equipment Selection * Safety * Stance, Standing, and Paddling Intro * Understanding Waves * Etiquette * Equipment Preparation * Paddling Out * Catching Waves * Beginning Turning This instructional video explains everything you need to know to get into the ocean and stand up on waves. The classic grom footage of Irons is reassuring... even a world champion has to start somewhere.

An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.