Beyond Sight

Amidst a small town in Brazil, Derek’s father prayed that his son would be become a famous professional surfer. Unfortunately his prayer seemed unanswered when Derek was born blind. Seventeen years later Derek decided that despite his blindness he still wanted to surf and that he wanted to surf the very dangerous Pipeline wave on the North Shore of Oahu. Through the encouragement of his parents, best friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a two year journey of grueling mental, physical, and spiritual training. As Derek perseveres towards his goal of surfing Pipeline, he inspires the best surfers in the world. Come learn from Derek’s story that the best journeys in life are lived by faith and not by sight.