Big wave surfing is one of the most
popular surfing styles and it is definitely the most spectacular. For big wave
surfing, the waves need to be at least 20 feet tall, but for most big wave
surfers, 20 foot waves are a child’s play. In January 2013, Hawaiian big wave
surfer, Garrett McNamara, broke the world record for largest wave ever surfed; it
was estimated to be 100 foot tall and the event took place in Nazaré, Portugal,
a big surfer’s paradise. The holder of the previous 78 foot wave record from
2012? McNamara, himself!
This is where Andrew Cotton comes in – he plans to break this record, as he says “I'm always working towards [my goals] and […] one is always to surf the biggest wave ever; hopefully this year I'll achieve that.” So, who is Andrew Cotton and why are his ambitions set so high?