Luke Gartside
Sam Bleakley is an acclaimed longboarder and author from Cornwall’s far westerly tip. For the last few years, he’s been travelling the globe exploring emerging surf cultures for a documentary series entitled Brilliant Corners, the first six parts of which aired last year on the WSL website.
From Papua New Guinea in the farthest reaches of the South Pacific to the bustling coastal city of Dakar in West Africa, each episode showcases a distinct coastal culture, exploring its unique relationship with wave riding and meeting the trail-blazing individuals at the heart of the community.
Taking in some of the world’s most extreme climates, Hydro Flask served as an appropriate presenting partner, offering refreshing re-hydration on the go from its range of lightweight and fully insulated bottles. Because whether you’re on a sweltering city beach or navigating a tranquil tropical reef pass, a bottle that keeps your beverage cold is the ultimate travel companion.