Ramon Navarro, a third-generation subsistence fisherman and farmer who lives on the coast of Chile at Punta Lobos, learned to surf on a busted surfboard left by a visiting surfer.
Since then, he has become one of the top ten big wave riders.
He has used his surfing accomplishments to protect his home break, and he is admired around the world as an environmental activist.
He fights resort development on the point, the building of pulp mills along the coast, and sewage pipes that pollute the ocean off Pichilemu.
Chris Malloy created the film and book "The Fisherman's Son," which focuses on Ramon's rise to big-wave fame and how Ramon uses that notoriety to make his voice heard on activism issues.
Contributors to the book include Gerry Lopez, Josh Berry, and Jack Johnson.
Part of the proceeds from the book and film will be used to support Ramon's environmental efforts.
Book Details
Author: Chris Malloy
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Patagonia
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1938340426
ISBN-13: 978-1938340420
Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces