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Stories of skill, courage, and the unbreakable bond between athletes and the sea.
This program celebrates the athletes, adventurers, and everyday ocean lovers who push the limits of what’s possible on the water. These films capture the exhilaration of ocean sports, from competitive sailing to record-setting surf, while revealing the grit, passion, and personal journeys that unfold behind every wave, race, and horizon crossed.
Featured Films
The Impossible Wave (40 min)
Directed by Jessica Frankovelgia Johnson
A gripping look at the pursuit of a wave that was never meant to be ridden. Through immersive cinematography and intimate storytelling, The Impossible Wave follows the surfers, scientists, and visionaries who dared to chase an ocean phenomenon thought to be unreachable — and the courage it took to stand at the edge of the unknown.
The Weekend Sailor (74 min)
Directed by Bernardo Arsuaga
A thrilling true story of one man’s unlikely rise to sailing glory. In 1974, a novice skipper and his crew stunned the world by entering — and winning — the first edition of the prestigious Whitbread Round the World Race. The Weekend Sailor is an inspiring testament to perseverance, teamwork, and the spirit of adventure that defines life at sea.
Water Warrior, Monica Medellin
Meet Margarita Ayala, a Latina surfer whom you'd likely find enjoying the waves of Pacifica Beach just south of San Francisco. Like her ancestors who fished the waters of El Salvador, she craves the waves but at the same time seeks her reflection in the identity of her fellow surfers.
- Year2019
- Runtime4 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMonica Medellin
- ProducerMonica Medellin
- CastMargarita Ayala, Olivia VanDamme
Stories of skill, courage, and the unbreakable bond between athletes and the sea.
This program celebrates the athletes, adventurers, and everyday ocean lovers who push the limits of what’s possible on the water. These films capture the exhilaration of ocean sports, from competitive sailing to record-setting surf, while revealing the grit, passion, and personal journeys that unfold behind every wave, race, and horizon crossed.
Featured Films
The Impossible Wave (40 min)
Directed by Jessica Frankovelgia Johnson
A gripping look at the pursuit of a wave that was never meant to be ridden. Through immersive cinematography and intimate storytelling, The Impossible Wave follows the surfers, scientists, and visionaries who dared to chase an ocean phenomenon thought to be unreachable — and the courage it took to stand at the edge of the unknown.
The Weekend Sailor (74 min)
Directed by Bernardo Arsuaga
A thrilling true story of one man’s unlikely rise to sailing glory. In 1974, a novice skipper and his crew stunned the world by entering — and winning — the first edition of the prestigious Whitbread Round the World Race. The Weekend Sailor is an inspiring testament to perseverance, teamwork, and the spirit of adventure that defines life at sea.
Water Warrior, Monica Medellin
Meet Margarita Ayala, a Latina surfer whom you'd likely find enjoying the waves of Pacifica Beach just south of San Francisco. Like her ancestors who fished the waters of El Salvador, she craves the waves but at the same time seeks her reflection in the identity of her fellow surfers.
- Year2019
- Runtime4 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorMonica Medellin
- ProducerMonica Medellin
- CastMargarita Ayala, Olivia VanDamme