“She hasn’t shaped herself to fit anyone else’s mould” – Russell Ord

Surfing has always revolved around one elusive word: core. It’s the heartbeat of our culture — the measure of authenticity. Once, that word defined the very soul of surfing. Lately though, its meaning has waned, scattered by hashtags, hype and trends. True ‘core’ has become something rare, almost mythical. Then along comes Ruby Berry, a reminder that purity in surfing still exists, and she has ‘it’.

From the wild, wind-carved coastline of Western Australia emerges the story of a girl; beautiful, bold, and utterly her own. Introducing Ruby Berry and her world, told through the voices of those who’ve shaped her journey, and the lens her new film ‘Pilgrimage’ — a reflection of the places, people, and purpose, that continue to guide her path. Oh, and did we mention she absolutely charges? You’ll see.

To appreciate the present and to dream of what’s still to come, we first have to look back to the women who paddled out before there were crowds, before there was recognition. The ones who made ‘core’ mean something. From the rugged coastline of Western Australia, generations of women have raided the lineup with quiet defiance and undeniable grace. Names like Jodie Cooper and Mel Redman, who blazed their trails long before the world was ready to follow, to more recent torchbearers like Bronte Macaulay, each has shaped the story of what it means to be a West Australian surfer, and in turn, shaped Ruby’s journey.

As Bronte reflects:

“Jodie Cooper is an absolute legend, coming all the way from Albany, a tiny town on the south coast, to becoming one of the best in the world. I remember listening to her on ‘Conversations’ and just loving her story. She really paved the way ...