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[PT-Richard de Beaufort's Review]
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Richard de Beaufort
As far as a little description goes I'm a designer who started surfing on the South Coast but now lives in Manchester. I got into surfing through friends at university and would consider myself of average ability. I ride a 6'6" Black and White quad-fish and I can mostly be found at Boscombe, Croyde, Saunton and Hell's Mouth. I love the fluidity and style that some surfers have mastered on fishes, and that's where I'm trying to progress style wise. It's just taking longer than I wanted.
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I must admit I have been keen to see this one since it came out, so I was really excited when I got the chance to review it. Not being familiar with its predecessor ‘Lines From A Poem’, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but needless to say I shouldn’t have worried.
The film has been lovingly shot and narrated, showcasing some beautiful locations along Australia’s seemingly infinite coastline. To quote Nathan Oldfield, the film’s producer, Seaworthy is "more about why people surf than how". I can definitely see this coming across in the movie, but saying that, it is also very much about exploring and riding a variety of different wave-craft. It is fascinating to see the design and shaping processes behind the ancient Hawaiian alaias and olos, and to see them actually being surfed really shows what skilled watermen the early pioneers were.
The surfing on display is excellent, if you’re into longboarding and the more retro side of the sport this would be a very worthy addition to your library. It’s also nice to see footage of one particular fish being surfed by a variety of different surfers and their individual reactions to the board.
Personally I really like surf films with a bit of depth and meaning behind them and this one in my mind really doesn’t disappoint. Couple this with an eclectic soundtrack and I feel you’ve got one of the best surf films of 2008. The bonus features are well worth a watch and you should check out their website for some lovely photography and movie stills.
This article has been given an average rating of 3.5 from 767 votes.
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