Summary Although the big wave season is coming to a close, the Atlantic ocean is waking up again, sending consistent swells to the European coast. An international crew of big wave watermen begin to look toward the record breaking waves of Praia De Norte, just located off the coast of the seaside town of Nazare, Portugal. Garrett McNamara made the Guinness Book of World Records in 2011 when he successfully surfed a twenty-six meter-high wave there. Since then, big wave surfers flock to the waves of Nazare, knowing a surfer has the highest chance of claiming glory and making history. Andrew Cotton is one of the first surfers that Garrett invites along with him and Hugo Vau. After years of developing his own safety team, Garrett started Red Chargers, an open invitation, free surf event dedicated to big wave surfers that track monster storms and waves around the world. Upon arrival, the swell provides barreling beach break waves and they gear up and head out for a paddle session. That night, Garrett holds a safety meeting for the surfers. The following morning, the surfers head to the lineup and spectators have gathered to witness history. Surfer, Joao de Macedo, joins them; the crew experiences several wipe outs but also some glorious, memorable rides. Each moment on a wave is a challenge and opportunity to find courage in the face of fear, to move against the grain and to continue to move on their chosen path regardless of resistance.

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