Held at Europe's premier big wave spot of Praia do Norte in Portugal's Nazare, the World Surf League speciality event sees surfers towed into giant swells by their partners riding jet skis.

Held at Europe's premier big wave spot of Praia do Norte in Portugal's Nazare, the World Surf League speciality event sees surfers towed into giant swells by their partners riding jet skis.

before she built up the confidence to be towed out into the giant swell. Robyn told BBC News: "It's difficult to describe the feeling of letting go of the rope and looking up at the wave.

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The Nazare Big Wave Challenge is live from Portugal. Red Bull Television and the World Surf League are broadcasting the competition that consists of tow teams switching off in the giant surf.

While most everyone today has seen clips of men and women riding giant waves at Nazaré, Pe'ahi, and Mavericks, few know the history of how it all began. Yes, there will be incredibly rare ...