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Surfer takes on 'biggest wave ever ridden' after storm
By Josie Ensor
A surfer may have set the world record for the largest wave ever surfed after riding an estimated 100ft wave off the coast of Portugal
Brazilian Carlos Burle took on the monster wave - created by the St Jude storm - at Praia do Norte, near the fishing village of Nazare. Estimated at nearly 100ft, it is believed to be the biggest wave ever ridden.
Brazilian big wave surfer Carlos Burle rides a wave in Nazare (AFP/Getty Images)
Brazilian big wave surfer Carlos Burle rides a wave in Nazare (AFP/Getty Images)
The surf was generated by the same storm that battered Europe and the UK overnight, killing 11 and causing extensive damage.
The beach is well-known in surfing circles as a mecca for large waves because it picks up the full brunt of the violent Atlantic storm swells.
Mr Burle was with fellow surfer Maya Gabeira, also from Brazil, who was knocked unconscious by the stong waves and nearly drowned.
She was dragged onto shore and given medical attention on the beach before being taken to hospital. She is reportedly doing well and only sustained a broken ankle.
Mr Burle said: "At one stage there was a bit of shouting and screaming. Everyone was so excited you know, and I was just shouting back at them, telling them that it’s just another big day, that everyone had to stay focused."
"It was luck. We never know when we will be catching the wave. I still hadn't surfed any wave and everyone had already had their rides. Maya almost died," he told Surfer Today. "For me, it was a big adrenaline moment to get back there after what happened."
English surfer Andrew Cotton rides a big wave at the Praia do Norte (AP)
English surfer Andrew Cotton rides a big wave at the Praia do Norte (AP)
According to Guinness World Records, Garret McNamara from Hawaii holds the record with a 78ft wave surfed at the very same spot in Nazare in Nov. 1 2011.
Briton Andrew Cotton, 34, of North Devon - who is a part-time professional surfer and lifeguard - took on some of the smaller waves yesterday.
Mr Cotton and his team-mate McNamara were in the water before light at 6am, along with scores of other surfers all trying to ride the biggest wave.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
6 Rad Beaches That’ll Inspire You To Surf
posted on June 20, 2013 at 1:48pm EDT
These gnarly beaches aren’t just for computer backgrounds — they’re also great for adrenaline rushes. We bet it will only take six seconds before you want to grab a wave or catch up on some sun.
1. The sick Pipeline in O’ahu, Hawaii.
The Banzai Pipeline on O’ahu’s North Shore is considered the best
surfing in the world and also the most dangerous, with waves over 12
feet high. Do you have what it takes to surf here??? If not, it’s also a
great place to soak up some sun and watch others ride the epic waves.
2. Supertubes in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
3. The sunny beaches of Bali, Indonesia.
There are two surfing destination points in Bali—Uluwatu and Kuta.
Uluwatu is for the big leagues and the locals, while Kuta is better for
beginners who want to take their first dip.
Source: Brent Fitzgerald / via: flickr.com
4. The tubes of Gold Coast, Australia.
It can be a trek getting to the best surfing spots along the Gold
Coast in Queensland, but the epic tubes make the journey worth it.
Image by Kirstin Scholtz / Getty Images
5. The monster waves of Mavericks, California.
The 25-meter high waves at Mavericks in Northern California are
caused by storms at sea, making it arguably as dangerous as the O’ahu
Pipeline. This is for experts only.
Source: UltraView Admin / via: flickr.com
6. The stoney shores of Lima, Peru.
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