John John Florence Hunts Secret South Pacific Slabs on Vela Voyage (Video)

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“I think the one thing I didn't anticipate on this trip was the patience I would need. What you don't see is how challenging it really is to sail somewhere and hide out for days from rough weather and then you have to find a safe anchorage, be somewhat comfortable as a family, and line all that up with a good swell and wind. But when it all comes together and you're alone surfing perfect waves, it's just crazy. It's hard to describe how good that feels after all the work that goes into it.”

The short film follows Florence and his young family: wife, Lauryn and son, Darwin. They sail through the South Pacific, navigating storms, exploring untouched islands, and of course, seeking out rarely surfed (if ever) waves. One, in particular, a pitching lefthander, which we’ve seen small glimpses of before. It’s akin to a Cloudbreak lookalike, only shorter and steeper on the tube section – not much of an easy roll-in.

Anytime John John surfs, the world stops to watch. But this is something different; this isn’t a polished opus like View From a Blue Moon. It’s a look inside the modern surf adventurer, who happens to also be (arguably) the world’s best surfer.

All the more reason to tune in; stay tuned for more episodes of Vela.