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The unique coastline of Robertsport, Liberia, is immaculate for surfing and fishing alike. Photo: Sean Brody

$Peter Swen, Monrovia\'s only local surfer, took first place in the Men\'s division at this year\'s Liberian National Surfing Championships. Photo: Sean Brody$

Peter Swen, Monrovia's only local surfer, took first place in the Men's division at this year's Liberian National Surfing Championships. Photo: Sean Brody

The whole town of Robertsport showed up for the 5th Annual Liberian National Surfing Championships. Photo: Sean Brody

Liberia is home to some of the best lefts in the world. Example #3,486. Photo: Sean Brody

$Elijah Browne, current Liberian Junior\'s Champion, impressing the spectators on the beach. Photo: Sean Brody$

Elijah Browne, current Liberian Junior's Champion, impressing the spectators on the beach. Photo: Sean Brody

Surfing is for everybody... these young Liberian girls are enthusiastic about learning to surf. Photo: Sean Brody

President of the Liberian Surfing Federation, Benjamin McCrumuda, showing off for his fishermen friends. Photo: Sean Brody

This grom is all smiles. Photo: Sean Brody

$Claudius Bright earned himself the nickname \"the scholastic fantastic\" on account of his dedication to school; here he is practicing his favorite extracurricular activity. Photo: Sean Brody$

Claudius Bright earned himself the nickname "the scholastic fantastic" on account of his dedication to school; here he is practicing his favorite extracurricular activity. Photo: Sean Brody

Another gem goes unridden. Photo: Sean Brody

Claudius strolling back up the point in between waves. Photo: Sean Brody

Kwepunha Villas (sister property to Kwepunha Retreat) sits hidden in the trees on the point. Photo: Sean Brody

$Alfred Lomax, Liberia\'s first surfer, lays down a backside hack. Photo: Sean Brody$

Alfred Lomax, Liberia's first surfer, lays down a backside hack. Photo: Sean Brody

Local craftsman and wood carver, Isaac Mitlon, puts the finishing touches on the Kwepunha Retreat sign carved out of wood from the rainforest. Photo: Sean Brody

Another breathtaking Robertsport sunset. Photo: Sean Brody

Augustin Togbe- surfer, soccer player, and powerhouse- puts it on a rail. Photo: Sean Brody

Benjamin can summon the seas. Once again he finds himself in the right spot at the right time. Photo: Sean Brody

Kwepunha Retreat is a surf camp located in Robertsport, Liberia, that is focused on combining sustainable surf tourism with youth mentoring, sport for development, and community health. Have a look at www.kwepunha.com. Photo: Sean Brody

Local groms stoked on life. Photo: Sean Brody

The future of surfing, Jehmo. Photo: Sean Brody

Samuel Gellie scores a little drainer on the inside section. Photo: Sean Brody

$Benjamin McCrumuda, surfed out and reflecting on the day\'s rides. Photo: Sean Brody$

Benjamin McCrumuda, surfed out and reflecting on the day's rides. Photo: Sean Brody

Elijah Browne loves surfing. Photo: Sean Brody

Tony Lomax on a clean one. Photo: Sean Brody

$Tensions were high as the winner\'s were announced for the Women\'s division at this year\'s Liberian National Surfing Championships. Photo: Sean Brody$

Tensions were high as the winner's were announced for the Women's division at this year's Liberian National Surfing Championships. Photo: Sean Brody

The love of sports is universal; Foster and Williams catching up on the latest. Photo: Sean Brody

Choices... fish or surf? Photo: Sean Brody

Local Chef, Esi, preparing a delicious meal at Kwepunha Retreat. Photo: Sean Brody

Peter Yarngo rocking his aloha shirt. Photo: Sean Brody

With Kwepunha Retreat in full swing and the fifth annual Liberian National Surfing Championships in the books, it’s safe to say surf culture is booming in Liberia. These are some recent shots from Robertsport, Liberia, including the Liberian National Surfing Championships, days spent perusing the coastline and enjoying the country’s world-class lefts.

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