Grant Baker has conquered the 2013 Punta Galea Challenge, near Getxo, in Spanish Basque Country.
The first event on the Big Wave World Tour got underway under beautiful sunny skies and perfect swell conditions, in the 15-30 feet plus range … More
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Don’t think you can show up with a ski at Nazaré, catch a few bombs and waltz on out. It’s not that easy anymore. Nor is it legal. According to a message from Portuguese surfer and former Billabong XXL nominee Hugo Vau, tow surfing is banned by Portuguese authorities. This is especially unfortunate as the biggest swell of the year is set to hit Praia do Norte, Nazaré, this weekend.
This news doesn’t mean that it can’t be surfed, however. Surfers aren’t prohibited from paddling Nazaré, according to an article by Surf Portugal. Towing, on the other hand, seems to be out of the question. For some.
There is one way to circumvent the law … More
Exactly one year after his accident at Cortes Bank, Greg Long gives a raw and honest account of the wipeout that nearly killed him, and the subsequent lessons learned about life, love and having fun.
Immediately following my accident I chose to forego sharing the intimate details of what happened because of the emotional trauma of reliving them so soon.
Time has passed and I can now share those details, not because I want to wow anyone with the story of my survival, but because I feel there are lessons. Lessons l learned after taking that fateful drop and during my yearlong journey trying to find my place back in the world of big-wave surfing. I am speaking about a place of love, confidence and most importantly fun. Finding it has been the greatest challenge of my life … More
John John takes you through the waves and moments that led up to his Pipe Masters final finish