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Nic von Rupp

Nic von Rupp

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Age: 33

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Lives in: Portugal

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Nationality: Portuguese

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Height: 1.76 m (5.77 f)

Weight: 73 kg (160.94 lb)

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Stance: Goofy

Disciplines: Big Wave Surfing

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Big Wave Heavy Nic von Rupp Talks Nazaré, The Art Of Tow, Europe Being Home To Biggest Waves Check Portugal's Nic Von Rupp's heaviest waves as he breaks down all things Nazaré as the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge looms. Kai Lenny, Lucas Chumbo, Justine Dupont, and the world’s elite big wave chargers return to push the limits in two potential events, the TUDOR Jaws Big Wave Challenge and the TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge. These are Big Wave surfing's most iconic locations and the ultimate proving grounds for the sport's fearless tow-in and paddle-in surfers. Prepare for towering surf, gutsy drops, and the most committed athletes on Earth. The competition windows are open until March 31, 2024. Keep an eye out for Yellow Alerts and watch the events live on Red Bull TV and worldsurfleague.com. The WSL Big Wave season is the time of year when humans push the boundaries of what’s possible on a surfboard. In the sport’s premier paddle-only event at Jaws and tow surfing challenge at Nazaré, these men and women drop in and charge the impossible for the ride of a lifetime. #WSL For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/

11/15/2023   |   video icon

What You Need To Know - TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge 2023 - 2024 The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge, holds a waiting period from November 6, 2023, through March 31, 2024. The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge will showcase the best of big wave surfing in the tow-in discipline. In this competition, competitors will work in teams, utilizing jet skis to surf the biggest waves possible at Praia do Norte in Nazaré, Portugal. Praia do Norte is home to some of the biggest waves in the world, including the current Big Wave Tow Surfing World Records. The TUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge will be a specialty one-day, teams event with tow-in surfing. There will be nine teams made up of two competitors in each team. The teams will be divided into three groups with three teams in each group. The competition will have a total of six 40-minute heats, where each group will participate in two heats, with each team alternating between surfing and driving the team's jet ski. A surfer's best two waves after surfing both heats will count to an individual total score, with the best wave counting as double points. In total, a surfer's maximum individual score will be 30 points, as each wave is scored from 1-10 points. Surfers will be awarded across multiple categories at the end of the competition day. The WSL Big Wave season is the time of year when humans push the boundaries of what’s possible on a surfboard. In the sport’s premier paddle-only event at Jaws and tow surfing challenge at Nazaré, these men and women drop in and charge the impossible for the ride of a lifetime. For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/

11/8/2023   |   video icon

Winners of the 2023 New Big Wave Challenge Awards Surfer of the Year Men: Nathan Florence (Hawaii) Women: Justine Dupont (France) Ride of the Year Men: Nathan Florence at Mullaghmore Head, Ireland (video by João Tudella) Women: Justine Dupont at Cortes Bank (video by Johnny Decesare and Tucker Wooding) Paddle Men: Chacha Ibarra at Punta Lobos, Chile (video by Oscar Fredes Rodrigues and Rodrigo Farias) Women: Laura Enever at Outer Reef Oahu (video by Ian Grose, photo by Daniel Russo) Biggest Wave Men: Nic Von Rupp at Nazaré (video by Tim Bonython) and Shaun Walsh at Jaws (video by Carlo Carbajal and photo by Fred Pompermayer) Women: Justine Dupont at Cortes Bank (video by Johnny Decesare and photo by Frank Quirarte) Wipeout of the Year Danny Griffiths at Shipstern Bluff (video by Talon Clemow) Young Gun Ned Hart (Australia) Videographer of the Year Tim Bonython (Australia) Contributions to the Sport Gary Linden (Big Wave Tour founder) Walter Chicharro (Nazaré Mayor) Footage: @@bigwavechallenge

11/1/2023   |   video icon
 
 

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