Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

Brazil’s Maya Gabeira became a world record holder on Monday (October 1st) as she was adjudged to have ridden the world’s biggest wave as a female (‘the largest wave surfed unlimited by a female’).

The 31-year old from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil successfully surfed a wave measuring 68 feet (20.72 metres) from trough to crest at the infamous big-wave break known as Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal on 18th January 2018.

“I would say it’s the biggest accomplishment I’ve had in my career.” said the Brazilian. The achievement was announced at a special ceremony in the grounds of the famous lighthouse which stands watch over the waves of Praia do Norte.

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[ Mr One ]
Sion Milosky, Kirk Passmore, Mark Foo
Waves that ended in tragedy / Final rides caught on camera

Sion Milosky – Mavericks
He was a father of two and a dedicated big wave surfer. In 2010, he won an award for catching the biggest wave ever paddled into. In March of 2011, Sion Milosky drowned while surfing Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, Carlifornia

Kirk Passmore – Alligator Rock
Less than two days after Kirk Passmore went missing after a wipeout in large surf Wednesday on Oahu’s North Shore, his father expressed a wish that his son’s final ride be shared with as many people as possible.

Mark Foo – Mavericks
Chinese-born Mark Foo. In 1994, two days before Christmas, 36 year old Mark Foo drowned while surfing Mavericks a deadly big wave surf spot in Half Moon Bay outside of San Francisco.

Fatalities are extremely rare in big-wave surfing, despite the raw power of enormous swells generated by faraway storms. That’s because surfers, by and large, are a close-knit group and watch out for one another.

It’s also because most of them train vigorously to be able to withstand being held under for long periods, and because water patrol staff on personal watercraft are almost always on vigil during these large-surf events.

(There have been great strides in water safety on the North Shore since Todd Chesser, a famous surfer, died at Alligator Rock in 1997.)

Additionally, most surfers have come to realize the importance of floatation vests, which help them attain the surface faster after a wipeout, and keep their heads upright.

In a big wave wipeout, a breaking wave can push surfers down 20 to 50 feet (6.2 m to 15.5 m) below the surface. Once they stop spinning around, they have to quickly regain their equilibrium and figure out which way is up. Surfers may have less than 20 seconds to get to the surface before the next wave hits them. Additionally, the water pressure at a depth of 20–50 feet can be strong enough to rupture one’s eardrums. Strong currents and water action at those depths can also slam a surfer into a reef or the ocean floor, which can result in severe injuries or even death.[6]

One of the greatest dangers is the risk of being held underwater by two or more consecutive waves. Surviving a triple hold-down is extremely difficult and surfers must be prepared to cope with these situations. Training styles vary such as D.Sloane weight drag/ free reef grab and pressure jet drag.[5]

A major issue argued between big wave surfers is the necessity of the leash on the surfboard. In many instances, the leash can do more harm than good to a surfer, catching and holding them underwater and diminishing their opportunities to fight towards the surface. Other surfers, however, depend on the leash. Now, tow in surfboards use foot holds (like those found on windsurfs) rather than leashes to provide some security to the surfer.[5]

These hazards have killed several big-wave surfers. Some of the most notable are Mark Foo, who died surfing Mavericks on December 23, 1994; Donnie Solomon, who died exactly a year later at Waimea Bay; Todd Chesser who died at Alligator Rock on the North Shore of Oahu on February 14, 1997; Malik Joyeux who died surfing Pipeline on Oahu on December 2, 2005; Peter Davi who died at Ghost Trees on December 4, 2007, Sion Milosky who died surfing Mavericks on March 16, 2011, and Kirk Passmore who died at Alligator Rock on November 12, 2014

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At NSP, we go a step beyond in the design, technology and manufacturing techniques used in all our boards. When you buy an NSP surf or stand up paddleboard (SUP), you can be sure that only the best research, development, design, mnufacturing and customer support goes into everything we do – our goal is to ensure your experience with NSP, both on and off the water, is the best it can possible be.

EVERYONE NEEDS A FISH IN THEIR QUIVER 

The NSP Soft School Fish in our proprietary soft surfboard construction is a great option from the beginner surfer looking to take their surfing to the next level, or the weekend warrior looking to add a fun fish to their board collection. This wide template fish shape with generous rocker and pulled in nose and tail templates allows riders of all skill levels to have fun. With the full soft deck and rails, rubber nose and tail bumpers, and FCS compatible fin system (Soft fins included), this is the perfect option for everyone.

ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION

Our P2 construction starts with a water resistent molded EPS blank with multiple wood stringers for rigidity. We then vacuum bag layers of fiberglass and laminate using high quality epoxy resin. Wrapped in a soft, forgiving foam on the deck and rails (no need for messy wax) and a high density slick bottom.

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• DESIGNED – For Riders of All Skill Levels
• DURABLE – Safe Soft Construction
• INCLUDES – FCS compatible Soft Fin Tri Fin Set

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Best Records Guinness Of Surf:

* Shawn Dollar: Cortes Bank (61 Foot – 18.6 Meter). Guinness World Records 2012 (Paddle-In).
* Aaron Gold: Jaws (63 Foot – 19.2 Meter). Guinness World Records 2016 (Paddle-In)
* Mike Parsons: Cortes Bank (66 Foot – 20.1 Meter). Guinness World Records 2008 (Towed-In)
* Garrett Mcnamara: Nazaré (78 Foot – 23.8 Meter). Guinness World Records 2011 (Towed-In)
* Andrew Cotton: Nazaré (80Foot – 24.3 Meters). Yet To Be Ratified By Guinness Wr 2014 (Towed-In)
* Carlos Burle: Nazaré (100 Foot – 30,4 Meter). Yet To Be Ratified By Guinness Wr 2013 (Towed-In).
* Benjamin Sanchis: Nazaré (108 Foot – 33 Meter). Yet To Be Ratified By Guinness Wr 2014 (Towed-In)

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