"Beyond Sight" World Premiere

Derek Rabelo’s father prayed that
his unborn son would become a professional surfer naming the boy after
legendary surfer Derek Ho. However, the father’s aspirations for his son were
shattered as Derek was born blind on May 25th, 1992. But this
physical hindrance did not stop the Brazilian boy from pushing past his
disability to make his dreams come true. At 17 years old, Rabelo embarked on a
three-year journey of rigorous training that stretched him mentally, physically
and spiritually.

Proving that nothing is impossible,
the 20-year-old surfed Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii — a
challenging surf destination for even the most skilled surfers.

Rabelo is an inspiration to all whom
he encounters including some of the best surfers in the world like Bethany
Hamilton, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Tom Curren, Damien Hobgood,
Derek Ho, Lakey Peterson and Coco Ho — who star in Beyond Sight.