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Big wave surfing

Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which experienced surfers paddle into, or are towed into, waves which are at least 20 feet (6.2 m) high, on surf boards known as "guns" or towboards.[1] Sizes of the board needed to successfully surf these waves vary by the size of the wave as well as the technique the surfer uses to reach the wave. A larger, longer board allows a rider to paddle fast enough to catch the wave and has the advantage of being more stable, but it also limits maneuverability and surfing speed.[2][3]

A surfer at Mavericks, one of the world's premier big wave surfing locations

In 1992, big wave surfers such as Buzzy Kerbox, Laird Hamilton and Darrick Doerner introduced a cross over sport called tow-in surfing.[4] While many riders still participate in both sports, they remain very distinct activities. This type of surfing involves being towed into massive waves by jet ski, allowing for the speed needed to successfully ride. Tow-in surfing also revolutionized board size, allowing surfers to trade in their unwieldy 12 ft. boards in favor of light, 7 ft boards that allowed for more speed and easier maneuvrability in waves over 30 ft (10 meters). By the end of the 1990s, tow in surfing allowed surfers to ride waves exceeding 50 ft (15 meters).[4]

Hazards of big wave surfing Edit

 

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 to 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.[5]

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.[4][6]

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,[citation needed] catching and holding them underwater and diminishing their opportunities to fight towards the surface. Other surfers, however, depend on the leash. Today, tow-in surfboards are equipped with foot holds (like those found on windsurfs) instead of leashes, in order to provide some security to the surfer without generating safety hazards whilst the surfer is underwater.[4]

These hazards have killed several big-wave surfers. Some of the most notable are Mark Foo, who died surfing Mavericks on 23 December 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 14 February 1997; Peter Davi, who died at Ghost Trees on 4 December 2007; Sion Milosky, who died surfing Mavericks on 16 March 2011; and Kirk Passmore, who died at Alligator Rock on 12 November 2013.[7][8][9]

Paddle-in surfing Edit

On 18 January 2010 Danilo Couto and Marcio Freire became the first to surf Jaws Peahi paddling, surfing the wave to the left side. They did not have jetski support and used only their shorts and their surfboards. They were the only ones to surf Jaws paddling until 4 January 2012, when it was surfed to the right side for the first time.[10]

On 4 January 2012, Greg Long, Ian Walsh, Kohl Christensen, Jeff Rowley, Dave Wassel, Shane Dorian, Mark Healey, Carlos Burle, Nate Fletcher, Garrett McNamara, Kai Barger, North Shore locals and other of the best big-wave surfers in the world invaded the Hawaiian Islands for a historic day of surfing. Surfers had to catch and survive the wave at Jaws Peahi, on the north shore of Maui, without the use of a jet ski.[11][12]

Jeff Rowley made Australian history by being the first Australian to paddle into a 50-foot plus (15-metre) wave at Jaws Peahi, Hawaii, achieving his 'Charge for Charity' mission set for 2011, to raise money for Breast Cancer Australia.[11][13][14][15]

On 30–31 January 2012, Jeff Rowley and a number of international big wave surfers including Greg Long, Shaun Walsh and Albee Layer spent two days paddle-surfing Jaws, on the Hawaiian island of Maui, as part of their ongoing big-wave paddle-in program at the deep-water reef, further cementing the new frontier of paddle-in surfing at Jaws.[16][17]

On 12 March 2012, Jeff Rowley paddled into Mavericks Left, California, and became the first Australian to accomplish this task. Mavericks is traditionally known as a right-hander wave and Rowley pushed the boundaries of what was possible at the Mavericks left-hander, a task that wasn't without its challenges, requiring a vertical drop into the wave.[18]

On 30 March 2012, Jeff Rowley was a finalist in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2011/2012, in the Ride of the Year category with his rides at Jaws Peahi in Maui, Hawaii on 30 January 2012, placing 4th place in the world of elite big wave surfers.[19][20][21][22][23][24]

Big Wave Surfing Contest Edit

 
Surfing at The Eddie on February 25, 2016

The oldest and most prestigious big wave contest is The Eddie, named after Oahu north shore Hawai'ian lifeguard and surfer Eddie Aikau. The competition window is between 1 December and the last day of February annually.[25]

Another big wave surfing contest hosted by Red Bull is held at Jaws Peahi, with invitation of 21 of the best big wave surfers in the world. The waiting period for the contest is from 7 December to 15 March. Some of the known invitees to the contest include Jeff Rowley, Albee Layer, Greg Long, Shane Dorian, Kai Lenny, Ian Walsh.[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36]

From 1999 to 2016, Mavericks was a premier big wave contest. The first year's results were first place, Darryl Virostko ("Flea"); second place, Richard Schmidt (surfer); third place, Ross Clarke-Jones; and fourth place, Peter Mel. This contest was last held in 2016, and has been indefinitely cancelled by the World Surf League.

Beginning in 2014–5, the World Surf League (WSL) has sanctioned the Big Wave World Tour (BWWT). On 28 February 2015, Makua Rothman became the first WSL BWWT Champion with 20,833 points outscoring the runner up, Gabriel Villaran of Peru, by almost 7,000 points.[37][38][39][40][41]

On 11 November 2016, Paige Alms of Maui was crowned the first women's big wave surfing champion at Jaws on Maui during the Pe'ahi Women's Challenge which was part of the Women's Big Wave Tour #1 held 15 Oct – 11 November 2016, at Haiku, Hawaii.[42][43][44][45][46] This was the first big wave surfing contest ever held for women.[42][43] The results were in first place Paige Alms (Hawaii), second place Justine Dupont (France), third place Felicity Palmateer (Australia), and tied for fourth place Keala Kennelly (Hawaii), Emily Erickson (Hawaii), and Laura Enever (Australia).[42][46]

Big Wave Surfing Awards Edit

Since 2005, the world's best big wave surfers gather in "Surf City" Huntington Beach, California for the annual World Surf League (WSL) Big Wave Awards hosted by surfer Strider Wastlewski. The gala ceremony is currently held at the Pasea Hotel and Spa and nominated surfers are awarded for their greatest rides of the past year and the big wave community is celebrated.[47]

The event raises the bar every year with $350,000 in prize money allotted across seven categories:

  • "XXL Biggest Wave"
  • "Biggest Paddle Wave"
  • "Tube of the Year"
  • "Best Overall Performance"
  • "Women's Performance"
  • "Wipeout Award"
  • "Ride of the Year".

The seven winners are given top honors and a TAG Heuer watch for another WSL big wave season.[48]

WSL Big Wave Championship Tour champions Edit

WSL Big Wave Championship Tour champions

Year WSL Men's Big Wave Tour WSL Women's Big Wave Tour
Name Points Name Points
2021   Lucas "Chumbo" Chianca (BRA)
2018   Grant Baker (ZAF) 16, 305   Keala Kennelly (HAW) 12,100
2017   Billy Kemper (HAW) 27,140   Paige Alms (HAW) 10,000
2016   Grant Baker (ZAF) 25,018   Paige Alms (HAW) 12,500
2015   Greg Long (USA) 21,266
2014   Makuakai Rothman (HAW) 20,833
2013   Grant Baker (ZAF) 2,459
2012   Greg Long (USA) 2,155
2011   Peter Mel (USA) 1,472
2010   Jamie Sterling (HAW) 2,509
2009   Carlos Burle (BRA) 2,443

Notable big wave surfing spots Edit

Australia Edit

United States (Mainland) Edit

Pacific Islands Edit

Europe Edit

Latin America Edit

Caribbean Edit

Africa Edit

Notable big wave surfers Edit

Big wave surfing movies Edit

See also Edit

References Edit

  • Warshaw, Matt. Mavericks: the story of big-wave surfing, Chronicle Books, ISBN 0-8118-2652-X
  • Warshaw, Matt. "The Encyclopedia of Surfing." (2003).
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Big wave surfing is a discipline within surfing in which experienced surfers paddle into or are towed into waves which are at least 20 feet 6 2 m high on surf boards known as guns or towboards 1 Sizes of the board needed to successfully surf these waves vary by the size of the wave as well as the technique the surfer uses to reach the wave A larger longer board allows a rider to paddle fast enough to catch the wave and has the advantage of being more stable but it also limits maneuverability and surfing speed 2 3 A surfer at Mavericks one of the world s premier big wave surfing locationsIn 1992 big wave surfers such as Buzzy Kerbox Laird Hamilton and Darrick Doerner introduced a cross over sport called tow in surfing 4 While many riders still participate in both sports they remain very distinct activities This type of surfing involves being towed into massive waves by jet ski allowing for the speed needed to successfully ride Tow in surfing also revolutionized board size allowing surfers to trade in their unwieldy 12 ft boards in favor of light 7 ft boards that allowed for more speed and easier maneuvrability in waves over 30 ft 10 meters By the end of the 1990s tow in surfing allowed surfers to ride waves exceeding 50 ft 15 meters 4 Contents 1 Hazards of big wave surfing 2 Paddle in surfing 3 Big Wave Surfing Contest 4 Big Wave Surfing Awards 5 WSL Big Wave Championship Tour champions 6 Notable big wave surfing spots 6 1 Australia 6 2 United States Mainland 6 3 Pacific Islands 6 4 Europe 6 5 Latin America 6 6 Caribbean 6 7 Africa 7 Notable big wave surfers 8 Big wave surfing movies 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksHazards of big wave surfing Edit nbsp 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 to 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 5 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 4 6 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 citation needed catching and holding them underwater and diminishing their opportunities to fight towards the surface Other surfers however depend on the leash Today tow in surfboards are equipped with foot holds like those found on windsurfs instead of leashes in order to provide some security to the surfer without generating safety hazards whilst the surfer is underwater 4 These hazards have killed several big wave surfers Some of the most notable are Mark Foo who died surfing Mavericks on 23 December 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 14 February 1997 Peter Davi who died at Ghost Trees on 4 December 2007 Sion Milosky who died surfing Mavericks on 16 March 2011 and Kirk Passmore who died at Alligator Rock on 12 November 2013 7 8 9 Paddle in surfing EditOn 18 January 2010 Danilo Couto and Marcio Freire became the first to surf Jaws Peahi paddling surfing the wave to the left side They did not have jetski support and used only their shorts and their surfboards They were the only ones to surf Jaws paddling until 4 January 2012 when it was surfed to the right side for the first time 10 On 4 January 2012 Greg Long Ian Walsh Kohl Christensen Jeff Rowley Dave Wassel Shane Dorian Mark Healey Carlos Burle Nate Fletcher Garrett McNamara Kai Barger North Shore locals and other of the best big wave surfers in the world invaded the Hawaiian Islands for a historic day of surfing Surfers had to catch and survive the wave at Jaws Peahi on the north shore of Maui without the use of a jet ski 11 12 Jeff Rowley made Australian history by being the first Australian to paddle into a 50 foot plus 15 metre wave at Jaws Peahi Hawaii achieving his Charge for Charity mission set for 2011 to raise money for Breast Cancer Australia 11 13 14 15 On 30 31 January 2012 Jeff Rowley and a number of international big wave surfers including Greg Long Shaun Walsh and Albee Layer spent two days paddle surfing Jaws on the Hawaiian island of Maui as part of their ongoing big wave paddle in program at the deep water reef further cementing the new frontier of paddle in surfing at Jaws 16 17 On 12 March 2012 Jeff Rowley paddled into Mavericks Left California and became the first Australian to accomplish this task Mavericks is traditionally known as a right hander wave and Rowley pushed the boundaries of what was possible at the Mavericks left hander a task that wasn t without its challenges requiring a vertical drop into the wave 18 On 30 March 2012 Jeff Rowley was a finalist in the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards 2011 2012 in the Ride of the Year category with his rides at Jaws Peahi in Maui Hawaii on 30 January 2012 placing 4th place in the world of elite big wave surfers 19 20 21 22 23 24 Big Wave Surfing Contest Edit nbsp Surfing at The Eddie on February 25 2016The oldest and most prestigious big wave contest is The Eddie named after Oahu north shore Hawai ian lifeguard and surfer Eddie Aikau The competition window is between 1 December and the last day of February annually 25 Another big wave surfing contest hosted by Red Bull is held at Jaws Peahi with invitation of 21 of the best big wave surfers in the world The waiting period for the contest is from 7 December to 15 March Some of the known invitees to the contest include Jeff Rowley Albee Layer Greg Long Shane Dorian Kai Lenny Ian Walsh 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 From 1999 to 2016 Mavericks was a premier big wave contest The first year s results were first place Darryl Virostko Flea second place Richard Schmidt surfer third place Ross Clarke Jones and fourth place Peter Mel This contest was last held in 2016 and has been indefinitely cancelled by the World Surf League Beginning in 2014 5 the World Surf League WSL has sanctioned the Big Wave World Tour BWWT On 28 February 2015 Makua Rothman became the first WSL BWWT Champion with 20 833 points outscoring the runner up Gabriel Villaran of Peru by almost 7 000 points 37 38 39 40 41 On 11 November 2016 Paige Alms of Maui was crowned the first women s big wave surfing champion at Jaws on Maui during the Pe ahi Women s Challenge which was part of the Women s Big Wave Tour 1 held 15 Oct 11 November 2016 at Haiku Hawaii 42 43 44 45 46 This was the first big wave surfing contest ever held for women 42 43 The results were in first place Paige Alms Hawaii second place Justine Dupont France third place Felicity Palmateer Australia and tied for fourth place Keala Kennelly Hawaii Emily Erickson Hawaii and Laura Enever Australia 42 46 Big Wave Surfing Awards EditSince 2005 the world s best big wave surfers gather in Surf City Huntington Beach California for the annual World Surf League WSL Big Wave Awards hosted by surfer Strider Wastlewski The gala ceremony is currently held at the Pasea Hotel and Spa and nominated surfers are awarded for their greatest rides of the past year and the big wave community is celebrated 47 The event raises the bar every year with 350 000 in prize money allotted across seven categories XXL Biggest Wave Biggest Paddle Wave Tube of the Year Best Overall Performance Women s Performance Wipeout Award Ride of the Year The seven winners are given top honors and a TAG Heuer watch for another WSL big wave season 48 WSL Big Wave Championship Tour champions EditWSL Big Wave Championship Tour champions Year WSL Men s Big Wave Tour WSL Women s Big Wave TourName Points Name Points2021 nbsp Lucas Chumbo Chianca BRA 2018 nbsp Grant Baker ZAF 16 305 nbsp Keala Kennelly HAW 12 1002017 nbsp Billy Kemper HAW 27 140 nbsp Paige Alms HAW 10 0002016 nbsp Grant Baker ZAF 25 018 nbsp Paige Alms HAW 12 5002015 nbsp Greg Long USA 21 2662014 nbsp Makuakai Rothman HAW 20 8332013 nbsp Grant Baker ZAF 2 4592012 nbsp Greg Long USA 2 1552011 nbsp Peter Mel USA 1 4722010 nbsp Jamie Sterling HAW 2 5092009 nbsp Carlos Burle BRA 2 443Notable big wave surfing spots EditSee also List of surfing records Australia Edit No Toes New South Wales Australia Dangerous Banks Tasmania Australia Pedra Branca Tasmania Australia Shipstern Bluff Tasmania Australia Cow Bombie Western Australia Australia Cyclops Western Australia Australia Tombstones Western Australia Australia The Right Western Australia AustraliaUnited States Mainland Edit Cortes Bank California United States Ghost Trees California United States Mavericks California United States The Wedge California United States Nelscott Reef Oregon USAPacific Islands Edit Cloudbreak Fiji Jaws Peahi Hawaii United States Pipeline Hawaii United States Sunset Beach Hawaii United States Waimea Bay Hawaii United States Teahupoo Tahiti France the Holy Grail Oahu HawaiiEurope Edit Cribbar Newquay Cornwall United Kingdom Aileens Cliffs of Moher County Clare Ireland Mullaghmore Ireland Madeira Portugal Nazare Portugal Punta Galea between Getxo and Sopela Basque Country Spain Aizpurupe near Zarautz Gipuzkoa Basque Country Spain Belharra Basque Country FranceLatin America Edit Praia da Vila Santa Catarina Brazil Praia do Cardoso Santa Catarina Brazil El Buey Arica Chile Punta de Lobos Chile Puerto Escondido Mexico Todos Santos Baja Mexico Pico Alto Punta Hermosa Lima PeruCaribbean Edit Tres Palmas Puerto RicoAfrica Edit Dungeons Cape Town South AfricaNotable big wave surfers EditWilliam Leak Cootamundra Nathan Fletcher Hawaii Chris Bertish South Africa Lucas Chumbo Chianca Brazil Carlos Burle Brazil Koby Abberton Australia Eddie Aikau Hawaii Grant Twiggy Baker South Africa Ken Bradshaw Hawaii Tom Carroll Australia Jeff Clark USA Ross Clarke Jones Australia Shane Dorian Hawaii John John Florence Hawaii Jeremy Flores France Justine Dupont France Mark Foo Singapore Maya Gabeira Brazil Laird Hamilton Hawaii Malik Joyeux Tahiti France Dave Kalama Hawaii Keala Kennelly Hawaii Kai Lenny Hawaii Greg Long USA Mark Mathews Australia Garrett McNamara Hawaii Peter Mel USA Jay Moriarity USA Greg Noll USA Jamie O Brien Hawaii Felicity Palmateer Australia Mike Parsons USA Bob Pike Australia Makua Rothman Hawaii Jeff Rowley Australia Will Skudin New York Buzzy Trent Hawaii Mark Visser Australia Rodrigo Koxa Brazil Mike Stewart Hawaii Conor Maguire Ireland 49 Andrew Cotton United Kingdom 50 Big wave surfing movies EditSurf s Up 2 WaveMania 2017 sequel fiction Distance between Dreams 2016 51 52 53 Point Break 2015 remake fiction View from a Blue Moon 2015 MAD DOGS The Conquest of Jaws 2015 54 55 Surfing giant waves 2023 56 Hawaiian The Legend of Eddie Aikau 2013 Storm Surfers 3D 2012 Chasing Mavericks 2012 biographical drama film Fighting Fear 2011 Waveriders 2008 Pipeline 2007 Surf s Up 2007 fiction Billabong Odyssey 2005 Riding Giants 2004 Step Into Liquid 2003 Die Another Day 2002 fiction Strapped 2002 Laird 2002 In God s Hands 1998 fiction Point Break 1991 fiction Big Wednesday 1978 Ride the Wild Surf 1964 fiction Surfing Hollow Days 1961 See also EditDiving hazards and precautions Eddie Would Go References EditWarshaw Matt Mavericks the story of big wave surfing Chronicle Books ISBN 0 8118 2652 X Warshaw Matt The Encyclopedia of Surfing 2003 HVS Boardsport HVS Boardsport The Biggest Waves in The World Hvsboardsport com Archived from the original on 2 January 2018 Surf s Up Professor studies the psychology of big wave surfing calstate fullerton edu Retrieved 7 May 2015 Big Wave Surfing sites psu 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