Uncharted Waters

"The Personal History of Wayne Lynch"

Oct 26 2013 N/A 1h 29m
Biography, Documentary, Sport

Uncharted Waters is a feature-length documentary about Australian surfing legend, Wayne Lynch. It traces his upbringing in the seaside town of Lorne on Victoria's South-Western coast and his turbulent experiences as a 'conscientious objector' on the run from conscription and the Vietnam war. Ultimately it is about an extremely gifted individual with an intense connection to the Southern Ocean, whose approach to surfing has been a spiritual journey, often putting him at odds with the surfing sub-culture and society in general.

Plot

Uncharted Waters is a feature-length documentary about Australian surfing legend, Wayne Lynch. It traces his upbringing in the seaside town of Lorne on Victoria's South-Western coast and his turbulent experiences as a 'conscientious objector' on the run from conscription and the Vietnam war. Ultimately it is about an extremely gifted individual with an intense connection to the Southern Ocean, whose approach to surfing has been a spiritual journey, often putting him at odds with the surfing sub-culture and society in general.

Written by

Craig Griffin

Directed by

Craig Griffin

Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Madman Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
34
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA