Patrick Castagnet surfed Nazaré and lived to tell the tale, in an interview

How did a Panamanian man over 50 years old convince Nic Von Rupp to throw him into the biggest waves in the world?


Chumbo, Von Rupp and Gabeira won in Nazaré

Chilean Rafael Tapia's team finished second in the tournament, Jamie Mitchell took the prize for the greatest risk.


The dream of surfing Macaronis perfect and with few people in the water

Nic Von Rupp just accomplished it


Nic Von Rupp's favorite wave

Go from 3 to 12 feet while inside the tube


Nic Von Rupp on expedition to Witch's Rock

Joining Dean Vandewelle and Sam Pitter for a day of fun tubes and walls; includes a chat with Pat O'Connell who recalls the Endless Summer session


Nico, Aritz, Indar and friends in a Nias for the books of memories

"One of the longest days of surfing of my life," says Von Rupp, adding, "We surfed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM without getting out of the water, without eating."


"The Atlantic is more consistent"

Nic Von Rupp talks about the wonders of Portugal and drops some bombs in his area


Canary Islands impressive

With Nic Von Rupp, Miguel Blanco, Manuel Lezcano Cruz, Gines Diaz and Franito Saenz


Portugal is a Hawaii in Europe

There's a reason Josh Moniz, Seth Moniz, Parker Coffin, Kanoa Igarashi, Kiron Jabour and Colt Ward spend a month a year there.