Facing The World’s Deadliest Wave | Forgiving Pipeline

Amber Mozo is a 22-year-old photographer born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu. As the daughter of legendary surf photographer Jon Mozo, a former fixture in the lineups along the famed North Shore, Amber was raised with a love for both the ocean and photography.

Jon Mozo passed away while shooting photos in the water at Pipeline — he was 33 years old. Amber was only 9. Soon after her father’s passing, Amber picked up a camera and her photographic journey began.

While photography has taken Amber all around the world, shooting some of the most beautiful known surf breaks, until this winter, she hadn’t yet swam out into the lineup that stole her father’s life — Pipeline. This winter, however, under the tutelage of fellow North Shore surf photographer, Zak Noyle, Amber swam into the Pipeline lineup for the very first time during the 2018 Volcom Pipe Pro.

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[viethuynh]

shoutout to the cameraman who went with them

[alanpreciadogrijalva]

That story is worth a complete documentary.

[aaralynnilson]

I would pay to see this made into a movie.

[manostant]

No matter how good of a waterman you are, the ocean will always win. She demands your respect, or she’ll just take it from you.

[robertbennett]

her dad was one of the most outstanding photographers of the ocean and surfing. I have some of his one sheet photos from his early years. Miss his freedom of personality towards the ocean.

[isabellek]

"being in his place made me understand why he let this place take his life" wow.

[samroble]

Man I can’t imagine swimming there. I almost drowned at a normal beach at high tide, imagine this holy sh*t

[KellyKKRoberts]

Those last few sentences. Really powerful. Thank you for this.

[evanrose]

“We all come from the sea. But we are not all of the sea. But those of us who are, we must return to it, again, and again.” This girl is what makes that quote true

[iss]

They’re over here surfing the worlds deadliest waves when I’m here running away from a ripple lol

[unpocoloco]

For those who are wondering:


These are huge waves, but you might be wondering "they aren't as big as Nazaré
s waves, so why are they considered the deadliest?" the answer is, there is a razor-sharp coral reef under the water. If you get smashed under a wave you will probably get smashed into a coral reef.

[TonyZXT]

Having bodyboarded Pipeline when waves were somewhat small for the spot, I can tell you the place is intimidating. Has a legendary status to it. Sharp reefs are inches from you at the closest points while you're speeding along on a wave. Cool to see this girl face her fear and reconnect with her Dad in a way.

[tlovesretro]

1:15 gave me goosebumps after learning what the title meant

[christianhaugboelle]

Wow. I personally think - what makes it so powerful - is that the story took us through so honest, heartfelt and pure emotions in under 6 minutes. You don't get those kind of moments anywhere else on the Internet than YouTube.

[jadewong]

Such an amazing daughter, your father would be so proud!

[luminarylui]

This video made me realize how important audio and sound effects are to a movie/video clip. Adds so much emotion and layers to the story

[espressomaskin]

"beeing in his place made me understand why he let this place take his life" WOW that was strong

[pathagedorn]

Aloha Amber, your father was an incredible human being. One who lived his passion behind the camera. 15 years ago Jon blessed us with his Love and Aloha as he was our photographer for our wedding at the Ko'olau Ballrooms. We miss you Jon...

[literaryluci]

geez she’s stunning and her photography skills are incredible

[dylanfurst]

Incredible story and video, this moved me. I never comment on YouTube, thank you for this.