George Greenough rides a kneeboard and an air mattress, but don't let that fool you. He is one of the most influential people in the evolution of modern surfing. He hasn't stood on a surfboard since 1961, yet he is credited as the inspiration for the modern surfboard fin, in-the-tube water photography and the entire shortboard revolution. In response, Greenough just shrugs and goes about his business, which is innovation and reinvention.
Crystal Voyager is a 1973 surf film directed by David Elfick. It was filmed, written and narrated by surfer, photographer and filmmaker George Greenough who had previously made the 1970 surfing film The Innermost Limits Of Pure Fun.
The film is structured as a loose biography of Greenough and was shot largely in California. It documents Greenough’s search for uncrowded waves, which led to the construction of his 37-foot ocean-going yacht (pre The Search). It also feature Greenough's surfing friends, Californian Richie West and Australian world champion Nat Young. Some insane wave's and wicked cool tunes, take some time out, get a cuppa joe and watch some history that is still evolving today. Thanks Hugh for tipping me off!!
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