The Pacific Beach Coalition and the San Pedro Surf Club present:

Of Wind and Waves, the Life of Woody Brown

Join us for the 17th annual Surf Movie Night Fundraiser featuring the captivating documentary "Of Wind and Waves." This film is a tribute to the legendary Woody Brown, an icon of surfing, sailing, and soaring.  Of course the evening is an event with other special features and fun...

We will have the privilege of hosting two special guests for open Q&A:– Director and Producer David L. Brown– Jeffrey Sellon, son of Woody Brown

Friday, February 9th 2023
2 Shows: 6PM & 8:30PM

Advance ticket sales are now closed

Tickets for both shows are available at the door

"Of Wind and Waves" is a documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Woody Brown, a 92-year-old adventurer, innovator and surfing legend, who profoundly impacted the world of sailing and soaring. This film highlights Woody's significant contributions to the surfing world, including pioneering modern surfing techniques and his deep bond with the Hawaiian surfing community. Alongside his surfing achievements, Woody is celebrated for inventing the modern catamaran and setting world gliding records. His life story weaves through personal triumphs and sorrows, including the profound loss of his wife and the eventual reunion with his estranged son. This narrative and archival footage not only captures Woody's adventurous spirit, generosity and simplicity but also portrays the rich Hawaiian culture and the enduring spirit of aloha. Woody's journey is a testament to the impactful fusion of surfing with a life lived in harmony with nature and offers an insightful look into healthy aging and cross-cultural appreciation.

G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle:  “Powerfully moving.”

Leslie Katz, San Francisco Examiner:  “Sometimes thrilling, often inspirational…the highly satisfying tale of a man whose dedication to nature, simplicity, freedom and fun provide inspiration for all.” 

Michael Fox, San Francisco Weekly:  “This endearing one-hour profile of big-wave legend and nonagenarian free spirit, Woody Brown, succeeds in transcending the sports-doc genre by tapping into its subject’s knack for aging joyfully… His generosity of spirit is impossible to resist.”

The Onion:  “A captivating story abut a man whose outlook on life is infectious and inspiring…the best kick-in-the-pants since Lester Burnham quit his job in American Beauty.”

Santa Barbara Independent:  Of Wind and Waves presents the truly inspirational tale of the 94-years-young surfing, gliding and sailing legend, Woody Brown.  Full of timeless advice and captivating stories, this bio-documentary from San Francisco’s David L. Brown tells the story of one of surfing’s most overlooked legends.  There are true gems of wisdom hidden in this movie that are rewarding for all.

Stuart Coleman,  Honolulu Weekly. “It would be hard to imagine a more epic, thrilling life, and it’s a good thing that award-winning filmmaker David Brown was there to put the pieces together in a new one-hour documentary.”

Of Wind and Waves Credits:

Produced, written and directed by David L. Brown; Videography by Steven Baigel, David L. Brown, Vicente Franco and Judy Irving; Edited by David L. Brown, Steven Baigel, and Gina Librecht; Sound recording by Jaime Kibben, Randy Mills; Narration by Steve Pezman; Music by Tom Disher, Sons of Hawai'i, Gabby Pahinui, Genoa Keawe, Ray Kane, Keola Beamer.