When Torren Martyn and Aiyana Powell put out the message that they might need an experienced hand to guide the 35ft sailing boat 'Calypte' up the Malacca Strait and around to Sumatra, sailor and filmmaker Kelly Foote offered to help. While showing Torren and Aiyana the ropes, Kelly started filming and a story emerged.

Surfboard shaper Simon Jones and Torren had been developing a performance-focused twin fin that would work at challenging shallow reef passes and atolls. As the voyage progressed Torren and Simon devised a radically different-looking take on a tried and true shape.

'The Ugly Duckling', a Not by Chance Film by Kelly Foote, gives insight into how genuine surfboard design occurs when there’s a deep connection between surfer and shaper.

Created and directed by Kelly Foote  https://www.drift-theory.com/

Presented by https://needessentials.com/

Surfboards by Simon Jones:  https://www.simonjonesdesigns.com/

Featuring Torren Martyn, Simon Jones & Aiyana Powell

Additional video: Nathan Oldfield, Ishka Folkwell, Tani Tripod, Iñigo Grasset, Hunter Hulett, Torren Martyn & Aiyana Powell

Edited by Kelly Foote & Hunter Hulett / Color by Hunter Hulett

Sound Mix: Erik Shiboski & Pascal Roque

Music in order of appearance:

'Downfall' - Sam Lux
'Intro' - Erik Shiboski
'Aquamarine' - Erik Shiboski
'Copacabana' - Erik Shiboski
'Dreamland' - Antoine Anglezio
'Birds' - Antoine Anglezio
'Calm Waters' - Josh McCausland
'Boat Call' - Antoine Anglezio
'Vibration' - Antoine Anglezio
'Dust' - Sero
'Dirty Sheets' - Hobo Dave
'Red Dust' - Rodellos Machine
'The Road Less Traveled' - The David Roy Collective

Terima kasih kepada masyarakat Indonesia - Many thanks to the wonderful people of Indonesia!