Englishman Cotton always chasing the next big wave


FILE PHOTO: Big wave surfer Andrew Cotton of Britain drops in on a large wave at Praia do Norte in Nazare, Portugal November 1, 2015. The Praia do Norte beach has become a famous beach for big wave surfers around the world since Hawaiian surfer Garrett McNamara got a world record for the largest wave surfed in 2011. REUTERS/Rafael Marchante/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Big-wave surfer Andrew Cotton is not keen on heights yet plummeting down the side of an 80ft Atlantic breaker feels like the most natural thing in the world to the Englishman.

The 42-year-old from Devon was back at his favourite break last week, the infamous rollers off Nazare on Portugal's rugged silver coast.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Others

Olympics-Donia out to make a mark for Saudi women in Paris
Olympics-Flame arrives in Marseille amid tight security
Olympics-New Zealand surfer Vette targets Paris medal after Teahupo'o trials
Snooker-England's Wilson beat Jones to win first world title
Weightlifting-Ukraine's two-time European champion Pielieshenko dies at war
Marseille garbage collectors strike ahead of Olympic torch arrival
Horse racing-Derby winner Mystik Dan may sit out Preakness Stakes
Tower runner Wai Ching on top of the world
Wai Ching conquers Taipei 101 to emerge as world champion in tower running
Gung-ho Gary crushes many hurdles to give ice hockey a lift in Malaysia

Others Also Read