Canter Bridge

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While living for 16 years in Costa Rica, my family and I noticed an ever-increasing flow of bronzed surfers through the country’s main airport. Then my sons started to surf.

I figured I’d better pay attention.

This remarkable video employs gorgeous footage to illuminate the surfer subculture and the waves they catch on the way to pure joy and the occasionally bloody death.

This one is for seeing over and over again. The surfer’s characteristic carefree spirit and devil-may-care attitude towards risk are endearing. The waves they ride with such grace are enthralling.

You don’t have to know anything about surfing to enjoy this fabulous documentary. All you need is the capacity to admire.