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.

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

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.

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

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

Jamie gets ready for the big swells about to hit the North Shore by prepping his big wave board.

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

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

As winter kicked in, Conor Maguire and crew were greeted by huge swells at Ireland's famous slab, Riley's.

Award-winning filmmaker Ben Gulliver follows seven surfers on a two-year journey in remote, freezing waters.

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

Annie Reickert surfs at Jaws, while Moana Jones competes in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.