Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

November 8, 2017 – Nazaré, Portugal
Professional Big Wave Surfer, Andrew Cotton (UK), suffered a horrific wipeout during a Big Wave Session in Praia do Norte in Portugal, and was taken to the Hospital, after hurting his back. This exclusive footage shows the wave and the moment Cotton is catapulted into the air, and the all aftermath until he is moved to the Ambulance.

Cotton caught a monster wave, and successfully rode it till the end. When the wave closed out, Cotton jumped from his board and was then projected into the air several meters high by the huge white water explosion. After the huge wipeout and after being held down underwater for many seconds, Cotton was hit by another wave on the head before being rescued by his partner professional Big Wave Surfer, Hugo Vau. During the rescue operation, the jetski was flipped by another wave, and both Cotton and Vau had to swim to the beach.

A Medical Team on site promptly attended Andrew Cotton soon as he got to the beach. At this moment cotty was with pain on his back, so they immobilised him as a precautionary measure. He was then taken by Ambulance a few minutes later to the Hospital.

According to filmmaker Pedro Miranda who shot this video, “he broke his back but is stable and recovering good and has no further damage, except being away from the water for maybe 3 months. We all wish him the best and a fast recovery, this was by far the gnarliest wipeout of the Season, stoked that Cotty is recovering”, the filmer said.

Also, Cotton posted a little update from his hospital bed later at night: “Thanks to everyone who helped this morning,” he said. “Everyone was really calm, you guys really saved my back, which unfortunately is broken but definitely could be worse, so thank you.”

Andrew Cotton is Britain’s most notorious Big Wave Surfer, one of Nazaré’s first pioneers along with his team mate Garrett McNamara. Cotton has been consistently surfing giant waves in Nazaré since the beginning 6-7 years ago and was previously nominated for the WSL Big Wave Awards with a wave caught in Nazaré.
_________________________

Copyright © 2017, Pedro Miranda, all rights reserved
Filmed and Edited by: Pedro Miranda
Featured Surfers: Andrew Cotton, Hugo Vau
Location: Praia do Norte, Nazaré – Portugal
__________________________
The footage in this video is protected by copyright. To use or obtain a licence for the footage on this video for news articles, social networks, editorial pieces, TV broadcast or in a commercial player, please first contact me or my Agent’s Desk +44 (0) 8432 895 191:

http://www.plmiranda.com
http://fb.com/plmirandaphoto
@plmiranda on Instagram

*** Unauthorised Usage and Access will be Detected and Prosecuted ***

Zmart Dry Wet Separated Swimming Bag Portable Drawstring Backpack Waterproof Gym Sports Pool Beach Gear Bag for Men Women Boys and Girls – Blue

Product Features

• PRACTICAL: This drawstring blue swim bag has two internal compartments: one has a plastic container within the bag and it’s good for storing wet items, and it’s completely separate from the second compartment, and it can be used for dry clothes.
• SIZE: 17.7*15.7* 6.2 inch, about 0.8 lb;The bag is very roomy inside and there is also a zipper pocket on the outside for storing other small items. Lightweight, perfect for carrying all your essentials while adding no extra bulk or weight.
• QUICK DRY: Thick and sturdy material, water-resistant, quick dry easy to storage and take anywhere. One small front zipper pocket allows easy access to your cell phone and other accessories.
• DURABLE DRAWSTRING: Durable drawstring cords on both sides making it easy to carry on shoulders or in hands; Specially designed for swimming, fitness and other outdoor sports lovers, keeping your swimming kits or PE kits well organized.
• One year NO Questions asked warranty GUARANTEED. Perfect Gift for a Swimmer; A Multi-Purpose Workout Sack for Swimming, Surfing, Hot Spring, Travelling, Hiking and Camping.

Our formula is short, fat and thick. With a fuller and wider outline than a classic fish and the uniqueness of a double wing round tail, you can’t go wrong with this quad fin groveler. The Bean will keep you paddling nice and high and get you into waves extremely early while being short enough for ripping small faces to pieces. The super flat rocker and wide nose plane through the flats with ease. When a shortboard won’t cut it, this will be your go-to small wave board that still allows you to take your surfing to the air.

Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj

Watch all the latest surfing action of the world’s best surfers in the world’s best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL’s Youtube channel.

For More Visit: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/

Like the WSL on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wsl
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wsl
Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/wsl
Follow us on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Worldsurfleague
Follow our Tumblr: http://wslofficial.tumblr.com/

Bring the beach to your home with this beautiful snow globe! Perfect for the surfing lover! Liven up any room in your home . Makes the perfect gift!

Product Features

• Snowglobe may be used for decorative display, or makes the perfect gift!
• Cool Summer Surfboards Snow globe is the perfect gift for surfers & ocean lovers.
• You will receive one glass beach themed snow globe display item with each purchase.
• Decor item is made of high quality resin material and glass. Item is very durable for display.
• This Decor accent is the perfect gift for any occasion. Make your home feel cozy with this item.