Teahupoo is one of the most powerful and deadly waves in the planet for surfing. How do you ride Tahiti’s infamous surf break?
The history of Teahupoo and surfing is not a old one. The town of Teahupoo has seen surfers coming from all regions of the globe, since the 1960’s. Back then, wave riders discovered that it was possible to paddle out to a reasonable surf break, in only fifteen minutes.
The first surfer to ride Teahupoo was Tahitian Thierry Vernaudon, in 1985. At least, he claims the first ride, along with a few local friends  … Pictures and more
“Chasing Mavericks” is biopic surf movie about the short, intense and real surf life of Jay Moriarity. The inspirational true story of the iconic surfing phenom is played by Jonny Weston.
When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it.
As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their quest  … More