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Andrew, what attracts a guy from Devon to surf gigantic monster waves?
Andrew: I just always followed what I enjoyed. I grew up at the sea and I always wanted to be a professional surfer. I love the sea, the water. It’s always been an outlet, a good place to be. But I was a terrible contest surfer. Still, I noticed that my strength lay in the big waves. I followed my passion and I didn’t give up.
What does it take to be good in riding big waves?
Andrew: I think it’s the mindset, the way of handling anxiety and fear. I enjoy taking risks and I enjoy succeeding. So, over the years, it just escalated. It started in Hawaii when I was 19 and eventually, I returned to Europe, pioneered spots in Ireland and came to Portugal.