Waveriders showcases the world class surfing destinations available off the North West coast of Ireland and also received funding from the Irish Film Board. It has made waves amongst surfing enthusiasts winning the Best Documentary award at the Surfer Poll & Video Awards in Los Angeles and proved popular in Ireland, taking home the Audience Award at the Jameson Dublin International Film Festival.
Featuring renowned Irish, British and American surfers – Richie Fitzgerald, Gabe Davies, Kelly Slater and the Malloy brothers, 'Waveriders' tells the epic and inspirational story of the unlikely Irish roots of the worldwide surfing phenomenon and today’s pioneers of big wave surfing.
From Hawaii to California and back to Irish shores this amazing journey reaches a spectacular climax when the surfers conquer an enormous sixty foot wave – the biggest swell ever to have been ridden off the Irish Atlantic coast; heralding the country’s emergence as one of Europe’s top surf destinations.
PG
80 minutes
2008
Documentary
Ireland
English
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Element Pictures