“It’s always going to be a battle. We need clear, articulated, unemotional I suppose, supporters. A kind of common sense wisdom. We don’t have long to make some serious change.” – Wayne Lynch –
Heavy waves and heavy concepts – Patagonia’s latest environmental surf film Never Town does not hold back while exploring what screams out to be explored. Pristine shore lines along Australia’s southern coasts, rugged waves like Shipstern’s Bluff, threats to the ocean by oil companies and industrial fishing, and themes like humanity’s disconnect from nature are central in this piece. Rather than dwelling narrowly on the problems we’re faced with, though, Never Town also celebrates what’s amazing about the ocean – it’s life-sustaining elements, raw power, beauty, and awe-inspiring surf.
With surfing from Dave Rastovich, Dan Ross, Belinda Baggs, and Heath Joske we get a variety of styles in a variety of conditions to be inspired by. From hollow wedges, to mutant slabs, to gorgeous playful dolphin filled waves, there’s a bit of everything thrown in with an emphasis on uncrowded oversized pulses in remote locations.
The full-length version of Never Town is available for free viewing on Patagonia’s website. Click here to go to their page and watch it in full.
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