Surfing Liberia

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Alfred Lomax: the man who could be Liberia’s first professional surfer

Lomax is featured in Sliding Liberia, a film Wavescape calls …

This beautiful film has a profound message. Nothing is more important than loving one another. The languid grace of sublime longboarding in Liberia is a poignant counterpoint to the shattered wreckage of a brutalised nation on the shore – remnants of Charles Taylor’s savage reign. There is exquisite footage, beautiful free surfing using a range of styles on a variety of surfboards, and moody portraits of a proud people, dignity intact. A visit to Liberia by Dan Malloy, Chris Del Moro, and Crystal Thornburg at the behest of peace volunteer Nicholai Lidow becomes a quest for spiritual healing. The sensitive treatment is a thankful deviation from the normally brash American dominance. We meet Alfred Lomax, Liberia’s first surfer after finding a “sliding board” (bodyboard) while fleeing rebels. Besides rediscovering an epic surf spot, the surfers discover things more important. Soul. Love. Life. Check it.

Alfred Lomax

You can download the film for 14.99 at the link above. Worth every penny.