Cotty Vs Nazaré

Cotty Vs Nazaré

Action shot: @leopoldocastro

Nazare went huge yesterday and North Devons Andrew Cotton was in the right spot at the right time to score one the of the biggest waves of the day. It is possibly one of, if not the biggest wave ever ridden. The jury is out at the moment as photos and video are examined.

Cotty took a calculated approach to the swell aiming to scoring one of the waves of the sessions, which paid dividends. Tow partner Garrett McNamara whipped him in and he was immediately asking the question “Biggest wave ever ridden?”

It is an epic achievement for Cotty, who just re-signed to Salt Rock, after coming back from several injuries courtesy of the the beast.

Portrait: Leo Francis/Red Bull Content Pool

 
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I only really wanted 1 wave today, I was happy to wait and I knew it was going to be a right just out straight in front of the lighthouse. Definitely the fastest I’ve ever been on a surfboard ! Thanks @mcnamara_s for the inspiration and encouragement, @whitewaterwilly for safety @masonhycebarnes for back up and @mamaunearthed for the calm and collective radio calls 🙌🏽❤️🙏🏼🌊 . 🎥 @leopoldocastro . . . . #nazare #bigwave #surfing #surf #wave #bigwaves #surfer #waves #bigwavesurfing #surfboard #bodyboard #surfinglife #barrel #surfingboard #ocean #surfergirl #wsl #surfers #surftrip #photooftheday #beach #surfsup #surfporn #kookslams #surftime #surfculture #slam #kook #slams #bhfyp

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Win a surf camp and a trip to Nazare or Mullaghmore on an XXL swell with Cotty!


Sharp’s Brewery, makers of the UK’s number one cask beer Doom Bar, has launched a national campaign with world renowned British big wave surfer, Andrew Cotton. People across the country have the chance to win a trip to Mullaghmore, Ireland or Nazare, Portugal to watch an XXL session with Cotty surfing the world’s biggest waves, as well as attend a surf training camp at his home in North Devon.

Surfers will get the chance to join Andrew on a two-day surf camp at his home in Croyde, Devon. Then, Cotty will select a companion to accompany him on an all-expenses paid trip to either Mullaghmore Head, Ireland or Nazare, Portugal, where they could witness him taking on some of the biggest waves on earth. The competition is open to anyone who is passionate about surfing regardless of ability.

“Surfing, and especially Big Wave surfing, is close to my heart, and I’m excited to be sharing this adventure,” said Cotty.

To enter the competition, simply visit www.sharpsadventure.co.uk, and upload a captioned photo of you experiencing your biggest adventure.

Behind The Lines… Andrew Cotton

Andrew Cotton, known to us all as ‘Cotty’ is the British big wave surfer who has spent the last few winters carving out a name for himself in the hallowed halls of global big wave surfing. This is his new web series. Episode 4 is fresh out today. Once you’ve had your fill of that you can catch up on the first three episodes n’all!


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