The life and drive of big wave surfing enthusiasts

The Red Bull Wa'a outrigger canoe paddling team share the same goal: to win on the sport's biggest stage.

Justen Allport is a firefighter, but his passion for the big waves burns eternal.

Evan Faulks builds homes for a living, but his life’s foundation is his family and big wave surfing.

He holds down three different jobs to give him the freedom to go surf when the waves are huge.

Alex Martins moved from Brazil to California to chase the American dream and the huge waves at Mavericks.

Shane Desmond works two jobs to support himself, his family and his relentless passion for surfing big waves.

Tyler Fox drops in and commits fully to his life, whether it's starting his own business or surfing big waves.

Most people choose to be a big wave surfer or have a desk job, but Ryan Seelbach has found a way to do both.

Peter Conroy is a firefighter who runs into danger on a daily basis to feed his passion for chasing huge surf.

A self-employed South African relocates to Ireland to pursue his dream of surfing giant waves in the Atlantic.

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

Being in the sea keeps this fisherman connected to his passion for surfing and lets him live the way he wants.

Evan Faulks builds homes for a living, but his life’s foundation is his family and big wave surfing.

Surfing's impact can be extraordinary. Go beyond your local line-up to find the best stories shaped by waves.

Who is Frank Solomon? A humble surfer or something more? The man and the myth might just be inseparable.

Follow big wave surfer Mark Mathews's incredible journey to take back his life and conquer his fears.

The spinal cord conveys all of the messages from the brain to the body and losing this connection causes paralysis.

Surfing may be an individual sport, but the community of Hawaiian surf pros shares in one another’s successes.

Irish surfers know the risks involved in heavy-wave surfing, but they absolutely love going out together.

Growing up among the world’s best watermen shaped him, but Kai Lenny is now taking it to the next level.

While there is a specific goal in mind – to raise funds and awareness – the run is personal for many who participate. Some run for those who can't and some for the people they love.

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

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

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

Most people choose to be a big wave surfer or have a desk job, but Ryan Seelbach has found a way to do both.

Shane Desmond works two jobs to support himself, his family and his relentless passion for surfing big waves.

Kai Lenny confronts the risks versus rewards of big wave surfing after suffering a serious injury at Pipeline.

Hear the stories of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries as they share how they started to rebuild their life after paralysis.