Chasing Waves Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 2023-01-11

Episodes: 8

Episodes

E1: Chasing the Dream

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E2: Weight of a Nation

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E3: Rising Tide

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".

Air date: 2023-01-11

E4: Legacy

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E5: Power of the Ocean

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E6: Ebb and Flow

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E7: Undercurrents

Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

Air date: 2023-01-11

E8: Sea of Change

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.

Air date: 2023-01-11