Paddle surfing in big waves takes guts, knowledge and experience and O’Neill is proud to announce the opening of the one year waiting period for the 2009/10 O’Neill Raw Courage Big Wave Awards, an annual event to honour and reward the courage, passion and commitment of South African watermen who take on South Africa’s biggest waves using their bare hands.
Founded in 2008 by big wave legend and O’Neill ambassador, Chris Bertish, the Raw Courage Awards will be awarded in five categories including the Biggest Paddle Wave, Biggest Barrel, Balls to the Wall, Phsycofreak and Grom Charger with a total of over R40 000 at stake, R20 000 of which goes to the Biggest Paddle Wave winner.
Running from 1 May 2009 to 1 May 2010, the criteria specify that only rides on waves 15 foot and bigger will be accepted and…Â Details