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Beyond the Break

Episode 3 of 3

As winter fades, Ethan and Albert chase a rare wave, Ricky tackles a long-awaited climb, and Hanno dives deep – each facing a final test shaped by risk, passion and purpose.

As winter begins to loosen its grip on Northern Ireland’s north coast, the landscape remains stark and powerful – winds still bite, seas still surge, and the beaches are quiet. For the locals, this is the season’s final chapter, when months of preparation, patience and quiet ambition come to a head.

Ethan Hill and Albert have spent the winter tracking a mythical wave – one that only breaks under rare conditions. With the charts finally aligned, they head out in pursuit. It’s not just about catching the wave; it’s about honouring a legacy, trusting instinct, and embracing the raw Atlantic at its most unpredictable.

Ricky Bell, once one of Ireland’s boldest climbers, returns to the rock with a challenge he’s long held in mind. After years of balancing fatherhood and work, he’s ready to test himself again. The climb demands strength, precision and nerve – but more than that, it marks a personal shift: a reconnection with the thrill and identity that climbing once gave him.

Meanwhile, Hanno Windisch prepares for a scouting dive. With the tourist season still months away, he explores new underwater sites that could sustain his work and passion. Beneath the cold surface, he finds clarity and reaffirmation – proof that choosing passion over security still holds meaning.

Beyond the Break captures the final push of winter – a season that strips things back to their essence. Rare waves, daring climbs and deep dives aren’t just feats of skill; they’re reflections of character, commitment and the enduring pull of wild places.

This episode is a portrait of transition – of people who live at the edge of land and sea, facing the final tests of winter before the coast begins to shift once again.

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29 minutes

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Fri 31 Oct 2025 19:30

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