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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Jamie O’Brien and Poopies get up bright and early to go river surfing.

The boys make the most of their last few hours at Desert Point, Indonesia before heading back to Bali.

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

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