No Ocean, but Still a Surfer?-Top of the Wave Ep. 3

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Meet the surfers who, despite living far from the ocean, still dream of international surfing success. Discover the grit, determination and commitment it takes to achieve their goals with their sights set high. Many sacrifices are made in the pursuit of international sporting success. However, for surfers like Chen Huai-pen and Su Mei-fang, those challenges are increased as they do not live close to the ocean. This requires not only their commitment to surfing and achieving their goals, but support from their families. The sacrifices their families make allow them to pursue their passion for surfing, even though the ocean is a weekend or vacation adventure. Find out how two enthusiastic surfers make it work despite everything that life throws at them. It really does take a village to raise a child, especially one who loves the ocean and surfing as these two do. Follow the story of these ambitious athletes as they make their way in the world of international surfing. *Ocean Safety Notice* Surfing involves inherent risks and should only be undertaken by individuals with adequate swimming ability and ocean awareness. Beginners are strongly encouraged to surf under the guidance of qualified instructors and within supervised or designated areas.

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Top of the Wave

Follow the lives of seven athletes from Taiwan as they work to achieve their dreams: a place on Taiwan’s national surf team. “Top of the Wave” is a six-part series that shows their lives, the challenges they face, and the ups and downs of surfing in Taiwan.