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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.

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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

100ft Air Challenge At Nazare

The winners of Stab Highway EU, presented by Monster Energy are crowned after a tow-ats, relay races, Letty with his shirt off, and sweet, fizzy wine that or may not be from France’s Champagne region.

Only one team walks away with a (mostly) expense paid trip of House Of Somos In Costa Rica. Watch the grand finale on Stab Premium now:
https://stabmag.com/stabcinema/stab-highway-europe-presented-by-monster-energy-episode-5/

The Skeleton Bay Shootout | Surf Contest At The Best Wave In The World

The Skeleton Bay Shootout presented by Monster Energy took place over three days in late June in non-stop three-to-six foot barrels in Namibia. The speciality event looks to recognise the standout surfers of the swell at the best wave in the world and the rules are simple – show up and pull in.

“The Skeleton Bay Shootout is a peer-judged event and it’s pretty underground. No-ones really knows when it will happen, it’ll just pop-up depending on the swell and whoever is there is there,” says Eli Beukes, who put in a solid showing on his first trip to the iconic left-hander on the edge of the Namib Desert. “It’s pretty cool because it’s mostly going by word of mouth and whoever has been the surfer of the swell or gets the best barrel will get a bit of a cash prize at the end.”

This was essentially a dry-run for the concept. Now Now Media is planning a series of Shootouts based on the same idea at some of the most incredible waves around the world in 2024 and looking to bump up the prize money significantly. The prizes are a nice way to recognise who was charging but it’s not about the money. There’s always so much stoke when waves like this are firing and anybody who gets a good wave out there is a winner the end of the day. The Shootout is essentially a celebration of that.

A Now Now Media Production presented by Monster Energy
Produced by Alan van Gysen
Edited by Dane Staples
Directed by Will Bendix
Executive Producers Ryan Franklin & Ryan Payne
Director of Photography Alan van Gysen
First Camera Pete Beukes

Board Stories / Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational 2023

On this Season Premiere of Board Stories, we are diving into the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, where 40 of the best big wave surfers compete in this most prestigious event. We'll also hear from Hawaiian Water Patrol on their process of working this exciting yet dangerous contest. Finally, we'll hear from the winner of the Eddie and learn about their humble beginnings.

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Freesurf Magazine is Hawai'i's premiere surf publication, keeping you up-to-date with the latest in beach lifestyle and board sports. Located on the North Shore of Oahu and in conjunction with Board Stories TV, the magazine is directly connected to the source of the action, as well as the athletes and industry players who set the trends.

Capítulo Perfeito powered by Billabong: Nic von Rupp

Nic von Rupp is a two-time champion of the Perfect Chapter powered by Billabong. He's also one of the two surfers who will fight for the special prize of the first competitor to win the trophy three times. The local surfer from Praia Grande is one of the world's best tube riders and never misses a swell with perfect or giant waves anywhere on the planet.
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Nic von Rupp é bicampeão do Capítulo Perfeito powered by Billabong e um dos dois surfistas que irá lutar pelo prémio especial do primeiro competidor a conquistar o título por três vezes. O atleta local da Praia Grande é um dos melhores tube riders do mundo e não perde um swell com ondas perfeitas ou gigantes em qualquer parte do planeta.

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Freakish Friday at Nazare

We went reasonably mad on Friday, covering the largest swell of the very active season at Nazare as it unfolded. Ace drone filmer Tucker Wooding pulled together this amazing edit from his all-day affair at Portugal’s biggest, scariest a-frame. While watching, one thing becomes pretty clear pretty quick — the safest place to be at XXXL Nazare is probably in the air. Even the cliff looks sketchy.

Video: Tucker Wooding

Check out the full coverage from the day of, here:

2022 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge | Highlights

The World Surf League (WSL) 2022 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge took place today at Praia do Norte, Nazaré, Portugal and the world's best big wave surfers reveled in the clean, 40-to-50-foot waves on offer...

XXXL Nazare: Exclusive Highlight Reel

On Saturday, January 8th, 2022, the strongest storm the North Atlantic has seen, or will see, all winter unloaded a fierce, XXL-approaching XXXL swell upon Praia do Norte, prompting Portuguese officials to green-light the Gigantes de Nazare event just three weeks after the WSL Nazare Tow-In Surfing Challenge wrapped. As far as we can tell, no records were broken this day. But the consensus is that Saturday, January 8th, 2022 was, nonetheless, “one for the books.” Here are some highlights, filmed by intrepid Portuguese lensman Helio Antonio.

Full story, gallery, and coverage here:

The Best Of The Best From The 2021 Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge

All craziest action captured during the 2021 TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge presented by Jogos Santa Casa

Featuring Lucas Chianca, Kai Lenny, Pedro Scooby, Justine Dupont, Axier Muniain, Francisco Porcella, Pierre Rollet, Rodrigo Koxa, Kealii Mamala, Andrew Cotton, Nic von Rupp, Pedro Scooby, João De Macedo, Antonio Silva, Maya Gabeira, Eric Rebiere

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