Mostly the failures.
In what seems like an eternity ago, but was really just two weeks, the World Surf League trumpeted an extremely exciting six-part documentary series to be aired on Apple TV+. The presser promised, “…a behind-the-scenes look at the ‘aspirations, failures and accomplishments’ of the world’s best surfers as they strive for the World Surf League Title.” And “…a ‘rich exploration’ of the people who make up the 2021 World Surf League Men and Women’s Championship Tour, bringing viewers along on a journey to some of the most incredible surf spots in the world. The first episode will take place in Hawaii, with the Championship Tour kicking off on December 4.”
With World Surf League CEO Erik Logan contracting Covid-19, along with five of his helpers, and forcing a “suspension” of “production” aggrieved professional surf fans demand to know if there will be a “rich exploration” of his “failures.”
The League has been extremely tight-lipped since its inception in 2015, mirroring billionaire owner, and co-Waterperson of the Year, Dirk Ziff’s penchant for privacy. The Santa Monica headquarters coming to symbolize secrecy on a scale not seen since The International Order of Saint Hubertus.
And yet, as the calls for Logan’s resignation grow louder, a small but growing cadre of enthusiasts wonder if “bringing viewers along on a journey” of botched protocols, wasted surf, enraged surfers, internal despair and Joe Turpel silently weeping while eating take-away escargot from Lei Lei’s in his room might provide enough entertainment for the chief executive to hold on to his job.
It would be must-see-TV+, certainly, and the most compellingly watchable story.
Popcorn-worthy.
Will Logan provide the necessary access or is the production crew loathe to get within even twelve feet of the potential super spreader?
Much to ponder.
More as the story develops.
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Gotta keep ELO- somehow he’s more fun to shit talk than Sophie even
Just saw JOB’s video.They missed some really nice looking Pipeline – possibly the best they’ve had in years for the comp. Talk about shitting the bed.
Not a big supporter of Elo but perhaps when the details emerge he might just be on to something that many others have been doing for years…..obtaining refundable tax offsets for shows produced in a country….in Australia the federal rebate is significant and when added to a state govt location incentive can bring the recipient a nice healthy 40% plus savings – sometimes much more. In Fiji the numbers are even higher – hence why survivor etc was always made there. It was essentially underwritten by the Fiji govt.
Maybe Elo has finally worked out how to monetise the tour….its just his execution was very poor and his communication even worse.
And his hygiene worse yet
I most sincerely
Look forward to CovidCam
Shot by George Greenough
The only financially viable way…”Boardy Shore”, a big old boat roaming on the high seas, mens and women, free booze. Carnage. Ratings. Money baby.
Ep. ‘Okie Ruins Pipe Masters’
Can we return the focus to Pip’s rig please.
A member prepares to break the sacred vow of silence.
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In the Covid Surf League you strive for respirations, not aspirations.
SWEPT under the rug
No “production” crew necessary. GoPro-biotic.