the Invention of Windsurfing

Acclaimed documentary exploring the invention and history of windsurfing and the evolution of the lifestyle of the windsurfer.

Unique material on the pioneers of windsurfing including interviews with Robby Naish, Diane & Hoyle Schwitzer, Larry Stanley, Mike Waltz, Woody Brown, Drew Campion, S. Newman Darby, Alan Parducci, Jim Drake, Mike Horgan, Arnaud de Rosnay, Fred Haywood.

Demo reel for a longer length project about the history of windsurfing and the evolution of wind sports. A work in progress by director/producer Bill Weir. Also included supplemental video tribute to Bill Weir (1963-2009) who was stricken with brain cancer and passed away during the production of this project.