After a very slow start to the Big wave season in Nazare the Atlantic came alive last week and we were treated with an afternoon of magic.
This vlog will take you on a wild ride with all the behind scenes footage and everything in between what it takes to surf the biggest wave in the world. – Laura Crane
STOP PRESS: Laura hs just made history as the first British woman to qualify for a WSL big wave event, the WSL Tudo Nazare Big Wave Challenge.
Nazaré has been off the dial recently, the North Atlantic was well and truly awake during the start of 2022. This place is no playground and certainly takes no prisoners. This session alone resulted in two injured, who were transported to the hospital, thankfully stable and out of danger. As always we salute the teams for their commitment to surfing and the safety of each other.
Edit from the windy Nazare tow surfing session on December 8th, 2021. Featuring Lucas Chinch “Chumbo” , Trevor Carlson, Andrew Cotton, Lucas Fink, and many more I have yet found the names too. Today was big, bumpy and full of chaos. 30 knot wind 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
Nazare is undisputedly the biggest wave in the world, that’s why the World Surf League has decided to hold the first ever Big Wave Tow Challenge at Nazare. In this Episode Nic von Rupp and his Tow Partner Francisco Porcella, take us thru the preparation of the Nazare Challenge, the day of the event and the drastic ending of it where their good friend Alex Botelho suffers a horrendous accident that almost takes his life. From the highest highs to lowest lows, welcome to the rollercoaster life of the von Froth.
Stay safe people.
