In 2022, the word Zorioneko was chosen by Euskaltzaindia and Uzei as the word of the year in Basque, as announced by the Basque Language Academy. In that same year, we assume and part of this one, the Basque free surfer Ethan Eguiguren was travelling around the world and felt the same way: Grateful.

In the video, the regular footer can be seen trying out different board designs, always in perfect waves, whether in Portugal, Mexico or the Basque Country.

There are plenty of good moments and reasons to title the clip that way.

By Guilherme Martins.