Blind Brazilian surfer Derek Rabelo shocked the world again by going down Teahupoo and landing a barrel (see photo).

Rabelo had already surfed Pipe and now he added the Tahitian beast to his list of waves.

“Believing in yourself is one of the most powerful virtues you can have. Surfing Teahupoo was a dream, but as a blind surfer it meant a great challenge that I was willing to overcome. Challenges make us stronger and you will never fail if you keep trying. Faith over fear,” wrote Rabelo.

Rabelo is from Espirito Santo, he is 27 years old and went blind when he was one, due to glaucoma.

In addition to having surfed Pipe and now Teahupoo, he has shared sessions with Kelly Slater and several other of the best surfers in the world.

There is a book published about him, Beyond These Eyes.

 

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Believing in yourself is one of the most powerful virtues you can have. Surfing Teahupo'o was a dream, but as a blind surfer it posted a huge challenge, one I was determined to overcome. Challenges make us stronger and you will never fail if you keep trying. Faith always above fear. 📷 @lemosimages Thanks to the amazing team that makes dreams come true: @lemosimages @kleberpires_hawaii @polikromia @madelinerabelo @canaloff @evoke @tahuraihenry And of course Thierry for putting me on this wave. Mauruuru!! —— Accrediting ourselves is one of the greatest virtues, to surf this wave requires a lot of courage and a very big challenge to make me blind. Challenges make us stronger. My faith in God will always be greater than my means. . . . . . #nevergiveup #believeinyourself #surf #blindsurfer #documentary #teahupoo #thankyoulord #godbless @kellyslater @thomasvictorcarroll @tim_bonython @raimanaworld @surfline @stab @magicseaweed @surfer_magazine @surfersjournal @cjhobgood_ @serenaguidedog

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