Kai Lenny, Pete Mel, Twiggy and crew led the charge on a day that was pretty much as good as it gets at the NorCal big-wave spot.

The ruthless Portuguese wave was more unruly than usual Saturday at the Nazaré Challenge. Here's how a few of the competitors fared.

Competitors attempt to stay calm as they prepare for the second-ever Nazaré Challenge in Portugal.

"When it's that big it looks like a national monument." -- Peter Mel

The Hawaiian's best moment at the Puerto Escondido Challenge couldn't have come at a better time.

Parsons, a longtime big-wave surfer and current coach, will take the reins starting May 1.