
In the picturesque town of Guarapari, Brazil, Derek Rabelo’s father hoped his son would achieve fame as a professional surfer. However, on May 25th, 1992, this dream seemed out of reach when Derek was born without sight. Seventeen years later, Derek resolved to pursue surfing despite his blindness, setting his sights on conquering Pipeline on Oahu’s North Shore. With the support of his parents, close friend, and surf coach, Derek embarked on a challenging three-year journey of intense mental, physical, and spiritual preparation. As Derek steadfastly worked towards surfing Pipeline, he became an inspiration to the world’s top professional surfers, including Kelly Slater, Damien Hobgood, Rob Machado, Lakey Peterson, Taj Burrow, Laird Hamilton, and others, who appear in the film. Derek’s story teaches us that the most meaningful journeys in life are guided by faith rather than sight.