Look Back: 2017 Nazare Challenge
Taming the world's most challenging wave
The former Big Wave Tour Commissioner charged ahead in Round One at the Nazaré Challenge Saturday morning.
Von Rupp, Nazaré Challenge.
"That was one of the more beautiful waves I've seen through the day," said Strider Wasilewski, of Lowe's elegant Round One ride.
Lucas Chianca vs. Billy Kemper vs. Nathan Florence vs. Alex Botelho vs. Jamie Mitchell vs. Peter Mel
Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzales vs. Grant Baker vs. Nic von Rupp vs. Ian Walsh vs. Tom Lowe
The two-time Pe'ahi Challenge winner brought his skills from the Hawaiian tropics to the chilly waters of Portugal.
Lucas Chianca vs. Billy Kemper vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Kai Lenny vs. Grant Baker vs. Nathan Florence
Top moments from a memorable day at the Nazaré Challenge.