The World Surf League (WSL) TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa has been called ON and will start at 9:00 am GMT at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. Some of the best big wave surfers on the planet are set to compete in the one-day, team tow-in event, with waves in the 40-to-50-foot range.
“The swell has arrived and it’s big enough. It’s 40-50 foot, maybe we’ll see some bigger waves throughout the day. The winds have backed off, it’s not as strong as was predicted so we have some fog, but it’s contestable for a 09:00 AM start,” said Garrett McNamara, WSL Tours and Competition, Big Wave Consultant.
Top performers Lucas Chianca (BRA) and Justine Dupont (FRA) will be up in the first heat of the day.
Top performers Lucas Chianca (BRA) and Justine Dupont (FRA) will be up in the first heat of the day.
TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa Format
Eight teams of two will take part in this specialty event. Team Green is not able to compete as Axi Muniain (EUK) and Francisco Porcella (ITA) entered the WSL COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols ahead of the 2022 TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
The teams will be divided into three groups. The competition will have a total of six 50-minute heats and each group will participate in two heats, with each team alternating between surfing and driving the team’s jet ski.
A surfer’s best two waves after surfing both heats will count to an individual total score, with the best wave counting as double points. In total, a surfer’s maximum individual score will be 30 points, as each wave is scored from 1-10 points. Surfers will be awarded across multiple categories at the end of the competition day.
Top performers Lucas Chianca (BRA) and Justine Dupont (FRA) will be up in the first heat of the day.
TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa Format
Eight teams of two will take part in this specialty event. Team Green is not able to compete as Axi Muniain (EUK) and Francisco Porcella (ITA) entered the WSL COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols ahead of the 2022 TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge Presented by Jogos Santa Casa.
The teams will be divided into three groups. The competition will have a total of six 50-minute heats and each group will participate in two heats, with each team alternating between surfing and driving the team’s jet ski.
A surfer’s best two waves after surfing both heats will count to an individual total score, with the best wave counting as double points. In total, a surfer’s maximum individual score will be 30 points, as each wave is scored from 1-10 points. Surfers will be awarded across multiple categories at the end of the competition day.
Heat Draw:
Heat 1, Group A
Team Red: Lucas Chianca (BRA), Nic Von Rupp (PRT)
Team Cyan Blue: Justine Dupont (FRA), Antonio Laureano (PRT)
Team Brown: Andrew Cotton (GBR), Will Skudin (USA)
Heat 2, Group B
Team Pink: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA), Eric Rebiere (FRA)
Team Blue: Michelle Bouillons (BRA), Ian Cosenza (PRT)
Heat 3, Group C
Team Yellow: Rafael Tapia (CHL), Jaime Mitchell (AUS)
Team Purple: Joao de Macedo (PRT), Antonio Silva (PRT)
Team Black: Maya Gabeira (BRA), Pierre Caley (FRA)
Heat 4, Group A
Team Red: Lucas Chianca (BRA), Nic Von Rupp (PRT)
Team Cyan Blue: Justine Dupont (FRA), Antonio Laureano (PRT)
Team Brown: Andrew Cotton (GBR), Will Skudin (USA)
Heat 5, Group B
Team Pink: Rodrigo Koxa (BRA), Eric Rebiere (FRA)
Team Blue: Michelle Bouillons (BRA), Ian Cosenza (PRT)
Heat 6, Group C
Team Yellow: Rafael Tapia (CHL), Jaime Mitchell (AUS)
Team Purple: Joao de Macedo (PRT), Antonio Silva (PRT)
Team Black: Maya Gabeira (BRA), Pierre Caley (FRA)
Four awards will be distributed at the end of the day:
• Men’s Best Performance: Male surfer with the highest 2 scoring waves
• Women’s Best Performance: Female surfer with the highest 2 scoring waves
• Best Team Performance: Total of best two scoring rides of both team riders
• Jogos Santa Casa Most Committed Award: Awarded to the surfer who shows the most commitment throughout the day
Watch LIVE
Watch the TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge pres. by Jogos Santa Casa live on Red Bull TV and WorldSurfLeague.com.
