Dealing with Waves of Consequence
This photo was taken in Cornwall, England in late November. The water is cold, the tide is dropping, the swell is building and the light is fading. Nick Healey is out there alone and contemplating his options. Behind him lie jagged fangs of granite rising foaming out of a foam lashed impact zone. To the left and right are deep water channels, and dead ahead the beast is roaring. To find out what to do in a situation like this, turn the page to read tales from four waterman of the deep…
Show up ‘n’ blow up: Nick Healey runs through the ‘it’ll be alright on the night’ approach to big surf
The sound of progress: Rob Small ruminates on SUP’s place and potency in the heavier arenas
A lover not a fighter: Stephane Etienne explains why compassion and respect rule in testosterone rich environments
The enigma: Kyron Rathbone might not know why but he knows when and where to find it…
(This feature originally appeared in the Spring 2012 issue of SUP International. Print and digital subscriptions for readers worldwide are available HERE.)
