Blix Presents is an ongoing video series celebrating the inspiring stories of riders in the Blix community. In the heart of the ocean’s wild chaos, Sachi Cunningham finds a beauty most of us would miss. With relentless grit and a camera in hand, she dives deep beneath the turbulence to capture the magic hidden in every wave.
The way I deal with challenging situations in the water is the same way I deal with them in life. I take a deep breath. I dive early, I dive deep, and I wait for the turbulence to pass.
At Ocean Beach in San Francisco, Sachi Cunningham doesn’t just swim with the waves—she dives headfirst into the chaos, camera in hand, waiting for the perfect moment. As a surf photographer, filmmaker, and professor, Sachi has spent a lifetime navigating the wild uncertainty of the ocean. But it’s not just the waves she’s learned to surrender to; it’s life’s unpredictability, too.
After losing her mother and facing her own health battles, Sachi’s resilience has been shaped by both the ocean’s power and the challenges on land. She dives deep, both literally and figuratively, finding beauty in the chaos while pushing her limits every step of the way.
In her own words, “I dive early, dive deep, and wait for the turbulence to pass.” It’s how she approaches the water—and life. Watch as Sachi takes us into her world, where grit meets grace and every wave tells a story.
