Dear & Yonder (2009)

Dear & Yonder is a surf movie with a dynamic cast of ladies, some of whom are bathed in the limelight while others have only existed in quiet pockets until now. Each of their stories is unique, but a spirit of adventure and love they have for the ocean connects them. They include: Stephanie Gilmore, Liz Clark, Belinda Baggs, Coco Ho, Silvana Lima, Judith Sheridan, Ashley Lloyd, Sally Fizgibbons, Kassia Meador, Ashley Davis, Prue Jeffries and many more. These women show how far women’s surfing has come, but in order to find out from where, the film journeys back in time to uncover the rich history of women’s surfing with icons Linda Benson, Rell Sunn, and Lisa Anderson. Dear & Yonder is further enhanced by an insightful animation by artist Lori d. and a skateboarding segment to check in on some serious land shredders. This is but a glimpse into the movie’s cast assembled for their skills in the water and their inspiring way of relating to the world, each other and themselves.