Ramn Navarro found his passion riding the biggest waves on the planet. But his accomplishments in giant surf are just one part of a bigger vision to protect the culture and environment of the Chilean coast. Since the release of this film in 2015, Punta de Lobos was officially declared a World Surfing Reserve and is now protected forever. Conservation and restoration work is ongoing through Fundacin Punta de Lobos.
The FishermanÕs Son
Born and raised at Punta de Lobos, Ramón Navarro found his passion riding the biggest waves on the planet.
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