Big wave surfing with Andrew Cotton

Surfer Andrew Cotton thinks death should be stared in the face from time to time and psychologists agree.

To surf the waves Andrew Cotton does, one has to be prepared both mentally and physically. This is what it takes.

Andrew Cotton talks about the most controllable variable when surfing big waves: the equipment.

Getting big waves means being in the right place at the right time. Andrew tracks a big swell to Portugal.

Andrew Cotton and co surf huge and hostile waves in the North Atlantic.

Get a glimpse into Lucas Chianca's life as he balances chasing big waves with looking after his family.

Watch the TUDOR Nazaré Tow Surfing Challenge at the new home of big wave surfing – Red Bull TV.

The first week of December ushers in huge, clean conditions at Jaws, Hawaii’s premiere big wave.

Annie Reickert and Moana Jones carve out careers as professional surfers in Hawaii.

Winter Storm Helena slams the Portuguese coast, bringing some of the biggest waves Nazaré has ever seen.

Big wave surfer Andrew Cotton rolls the dice on his season by choosing to explore a wave with huge potential.

This family man works as a lifeguard full-time to be in the physical and financial shape to surf giant waves.

Red Bull and the World Surfing League bring you Red Bull Airborne, as elite surfers meet aerial specialists.

Surfer Andrew Cotton thinks death should be stared in the face from time to time and psychologists agree.

Julian Wilson and Taj Burrow are after one goal for the Hurley Pro at Lower Trestles: top podium.

Steph Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi prepare for the final events of their season on different Hawaiian islands.

Paige Alms is leading the charge in women's big wave surfing, and she's doing it for all the right reasons..

Follow photographer Leroy Bellet on his quest to film some of the world’s best barrel riders.

Check the highlights from the Nazaré Big Wave Challenge at the world-famous Praia do Norte in Portugal.