Bluewater Gold Rush

An avid Santa Barbara surfer gets into sea urchin diving as a means to explore the waves of the Channel Islands. His travels take him from the harbor at Santa Barbara to the harsh waters of the North Coast, and the shark-infested Farallon Islands. This intimate snapshot follows a unique group of underwater pioneers from 1978 through 1996, chronicling the adventure, humor, and tragedy of the people involved in this fascinating way of life.

Tom Kendrick grew up surfing on the beaches in Hawaii and Santa Barbara, California. His search for waves was the catalyst for his entry into the crazy, dangerous world of sea urchin diving.