Torren Martyn is one of modern surfing’s great wanderers. If you dropped him into surfing’s original era of exploration, he’d fit right in. He always chooses the path of most resistance, the road less traveled and the option which disconnects him from society.
His latest mission saw him and longtime friend and filmmaker Ishka Folkwell attempt to circumnavigate Tasmania in two 18ft sailing kayaks in search of waves.
Here’s what they had to say about the film:
After months of slow travel at sea, the result is ‘Southern Edge’ a full length surf adventure film which, after doing the rounds up and down the East Coast of Australia, has been publicly released by Needessentials. The brand, which sponsors Torren, continues to consciously ‘invest in filmmaking rather than advertising materials’.
“Surfer and adventurer Torren Martyn and his best friend and film maker Ishka Folkwell attempt to circumnavigate Tasmania in two 18ft sailing kayaks on a quest to surf remote waves. What starts as a novel idea to accomplish a sailing feat soon evolves into a rare opportunity to connect on a deeper level with the entire coastline of Tasmania over a few months of slow travel. The film portrays the uniquely diverse landscape, wildlife and ocean energy of this rugged island coast while connecting with people that share their love for this land in the Great Southern Ocean.”
If you connected with Torren’s previous films ‘Lost Track: Atlantic’, ‘Calypte’ or ‘Thank You Mother’, Southern Edge should feel right at home.
Hit the link above to watch.
