VAER x NSLA

The north shore of Oahu is home to the most dangerous stretch of shoreline in the world. Known as the mecca of surfing, it attracts hundreds of thousands of surfers and tourists each year. This is the story of the elite watermen and women who put their lives on the line to protect others on these beautiful but deadly shores.

Client: VAER Watches

Featuring: North Shore Lifeguard Association

Directors: Nainoa Langer and Nicole Gormley

Executive Producers: Ryan Torre and Reagan Cook

Producers: Nicole Gormley, Jeff Okuyama

Cinematography: Nainoa Langer

Water and Aerial Cinematography: Connor Trimble

Additional Cinematography: Kyle McBernie

Editor, Mix, Colorist: Nainoa Langer

Featuring: Jeff Okuyama

Mike McHale

Joey Cadiz

Lt. Kerry Atwood

Tau Hannemann

Luke Shepardson

Josh Budroe