Laura Enever can't stop, won't stop
When Laura Enever failed to requalify for the Championship Tour at the end of 2017 a common theme crept into her conversations with family and friends.
You're done.
You've had your time and now it's over.
Except she didn't feel that way. At the time, Laura was aged 25, her surfing was improving, if not the competitive sideshow. She was at a crossroads, no doubt about it, but she felt she had plenty to offer.
In short, she wasn't done.
Steve Wall is a photographer/videographer from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Even if you're not aware of his work, there's a good chance you've seen it as he's a regular visitor to the slabs and bommies across Australia's southern coast.
Steve first met Laura while she was on tour and the two made vague plans to work together sometime in the future. Ideas at that stage were loose, perhaps something in the big wave space. About two months after the meeting, Steve was shooting another surfer down at Shipstern Bluff and he dragged Laura along just to scope it out.
Except she got her arm twisted, had the tow rope thrown her way, first by Jarryd Foster and later by Marti Paradisis, who both whipped her into a few.
Says Steve. "Right then, she reset the bar, for women's big wave surfing and for herself. She realised that, not only did she like it, but that she could do it."
Yet Laura also took some lickings, the worst wipeout of her life in fact, and realised that there was much work to do at her end.
The project they had in mind started as a web series, then morphed into a feature film. Steve and Laura teamed up with producers Jo Austin and Emily O'Connell, plus photographer Matt Dunbar to kickstart the project, with later support from Billabong and Hyundai.
The idea for the film also sharpened up once Laura dropped off tour and was told she was done. Except she wasn't, and hence 'Undone' was born and Laura dived headlong into big wave surfing; training and chasing swells, learning the mental game, allowing a part of her surfing that she'd ignored in favour of comps to blossom and grow.
The filming process, however, stretched far longer than expected owing to clashing schedules - Laura still had many obligations with 'Bong - also, the 'drop everything' nature of swell chasing proved an ill-fit with a largely non-surf crew, plus they had a hearty dose of shit luck. So much shit luck that Steve could create a surf version of 'Lost in la Mancha' or 'Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'.
Can we hear some examples of their shit luck?
The time they went north when they should've gone south?
The time they went south when they should've gone north?
The time they assembled a full compliment of crew and the wind went onshore?
That one happened a few times.
Or the time the swell of the year hit and Laura had Bong duties overseas?
Again, more than once.
"We could laugh at all that sort of stuff, "says Steve. "It just kept piling up, we thought we were cursed, but we could shrug that stuff off. The following story, however, reduced us to tears."
Take it away, Steve:
"Last year we planned a road trip across southen Australia, so we waited and waited for the right swell, but the chance never really came - there were two opportunities but we couldn't get the team together. A swell popped up in late October, a pretty suspect swell, it'd be risky driving all the way for it, but we figured we could catch a lesser swell in South Oz on the way. That swell looked incredible."
"I was awake pretty much all night for three days straight, just prepping the camera gear and building the ski trailer. The plan was to drive to South Oz, surf for two days, then drive west and then hit the next swell, which landed two days after that. So it was a pretty ambitious plan, but doable in theory."
"We left twelve hours behind schedule. Drove two days straight and got there just as the wind was swinging. So we missed day one in South Oz. The swell came in a lot bigger to what we thought and then on the way out we got bogged, stuck in the sand, way out in the sticks for about six hours."
"At this point we hadn't slept for like two days and I was on another planet. We eventually got into camp, it was blowing 40 knots. We'd forgotten to buy our fresh food stuff, so pretty much ate crackers and hummus for dinner that night and then passed out for who-knows-how-long. Woke up the next day expecting it to be small and it was really big - like 8 to 10 foot and cooking."
"So we got our shit together and thought, "Okay, we're on!" We drove back through the same sand from the day before, and I really didn't want us to get stuck so I drove. I floored it through this soft patch with momentum. The jet ski bounced and our luggage rack, which is loaded with about 150 kilos of peli's [pelican cases for camera equipment] and all sorts of stuff, buckled under the weight and snapped and gone under the trailer. And then the trailer's gone up onto that and nearly flipped on its side."
"So there's a whole trailer roof, made from the whole roof rack of a car, that's on four supports and the supports have buckled and it's all fallen off to the side. And we can see the waves! We're like 200 metres away from the waves, but a couple of kilometres from the ski launch site."
"Just completely stranded, no one around, no spare parts, middle of the day, 40 degrees..."
"We're freaking because, not only are we missing good surf, that we can see, but we had to leave to go to WA that night otherwise we'd miss the swell there too."
"So we ended up taking off the trailer, leaving that there and then Matt Dunbar and myself drove six hours out and back to Ceduna, driving to every single place we could to try and find these spare U-bolts, eventually get them, come back at the end of the day, it takes us like another four hours to fix it. And then we get the thing back on the road and it's the end of the day."
"So we just had two days of cooking waves in the desert, and we haven't even surfed. It was just so outrageous, we were delirious but it was kind of hilarious. And that turned out to be just the beginning."
So did you press on across the Nullabor?
"Actually, a whole lot more stuff went wrong between that point and getting to The Right. That's the stuff that I probably shouldn't give away because it's in the film."
As mentioned, 'Undone' deals with Laura proving she isn't a spent force in surfing, but it also, not unsurprisngly, tells of the obstacles she had to overcome along the way.
"This isn't a conventional surf movie," says Steve. "It's also about showing the process behind this kind of surfing. Laura defied all of the expectations, she threw herself in the deep end and toughed it out. It wasn't easy, and it felt like everything went wrong, way too often."
"But," says Steve with a shrug, "it all makes for fascinating viewing."
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A surfer from Sydney road trip to the desert to show off other peoples surf spots, never been done before, cant wait... The only thing missing from this article is a pic of Laura looking cute hugging a giant gun whilst standing on a flat beach.
Yep sounds like you are one !
Sounds like a lot of farken hassle just to go for a surf with all the entourage and cameras and bullshit.
Which makes you think is she doing it just to stay relevant? For insta clips?
Does she even enjoy big wave surfing?
Pretty rough chat on this thread here... there are literally countless videos posted on here and in surf media of dudes who aren't on tour chasing big waves through SA and WA... the question is, how many of these films feature women? So... pretty pioneering from the film crew in that aspect.
There are countless dudes who aren't on tour with entourage and cameras who literally make content for social media (youtube) as their career. Koa Rothman? Yeah he shreds big waves but even then when compared to other chargers in big wave events he doesnt ever really compete... yet we don't hear the shit talk about him chasing big waves for content.
And in terms of the "blowing up spots" argument... like really? in the age of google maps and the internet if you want to find a spot then all you have to do is really look... like I said, there is literally countless videos already made from/about this zone, the only difference being that they feature blokes.
You’re trying to make my comment sound like it was a sexist comment putting down women, which it wasn’t at all.
That's exactly how you sound mate
Ok dipshit, read my comment further down then, about Tahlia and Paige, still sexist?
Stick your sexist-accusation obfuscation in your arse.
Judge the person on their merits not what’s between their legs.
Plenty of chicks worth admiring for their INDEPENDANT spirit and courage who don’t have an entire production team based on their talent for doing a small wave slash in their shit-splitter swim suit .
If the person can’t cut it then get a fucken real job and get out of the way of those who can.
What they said^^^
Might be time to go and find some gainful employment like the rest of us.
Honestly - who cares !!! Same old shit, different bucket.
Maybe i'm not the target audience but...
for the sake of something different, and out of respect for someone that "did it", im racking my cynical, fat arse, lazy local, old bastard response to say congrats on doing something that a large portion of blokes would excuse themselves from.
looking forward to watching
Great pic too- how many blokes would love a photo of themselves in that throaty beast?
some of the beatings she cops are pretty cringe-worthy. Props for coming up smiling (for the most part).
Gotta give it to her shes got balls,so to speak,but possibly flogging a dead horse.
Mike Hunt said it first.
Sounds like Laura and unwelcome entourage got their just Karma.
Not sure why Swellnet give air to this kind of crap?
I'll take a stab-
Because they're a surf related website?
Made ma laugh
Nothing comes easy down that way, everyone learns that at some point!
Perhaps some of you might watch the movie and you'll see the motivations behind this are a long way from instagram glory. As a filmmaker and surfer that has spent lots of time in those lesser seen corners of Aus, i'm well aware of the sensitivities of doing this kind of thing.
When i got the opportunity to direct this project, I was never going to steer the ship towards Chopes and Cloudbreak and all of that kinda stuff. it's the same old thing that we've seen a million times before, and if you want to put somebody in an environment where they can really push themselves - minus the distractions of crowds and away from all the other cameras and real time coverage of everything, there was only ever one way it was going to work, and that was chasing waves closer to home.
This isn't a film about a surfer at the peak of their skills killing it and taking down every wave they show up to - this is an honest work in progress story, and to me it was crucial we were authentic in how this took place, and if you're serious about making a name for yourself then you need to be willing to drop everything and make the big plays when the time is right. Shit doesn't always go to plan, and that makes for great viewing in the case of Undone.
Didnt watch, any paddle ins?
but..
If there were no cameras..
Would she (and others) still do it..
Guess not if your aim is " about making a name for yourself".
Enjoy your path.
Yeah, nah, go fuck yourself.
Well then you should know about the unwelcome and now illegal flying of drones in endangered Osprey habits in and around these areas and surf spots but doesn,t look like you give a fuck about that either from some of the pics here and on other promos Ive seen , whatever your real "motivations" are. Just because you luck into empty surf somewhere doesn, t mean its yours to show off and encourage a million other similar mindset heroes to come and fuck over in the future. Welcomes are being worn out thats for sure
There was zero illegal flying in any Osprey habitats - please get your facts straight before you make these kind of calls. I'm well across the locations and dates this applies to. If there is any further restrictions in place that i'm not aware of, please let me know?
Looking after the Australian coast is one of the things most important to me, it's the least I can do for the experiences it's given me. And I don't just pretend to care so I can keep surfing empty waves either.
It's a wonderful film Steve, really beautifully-filmed and a long way ahead of the pack. The most poignant shot in the film to me is the one of Laura in the water where the fearful expression on her face says that she's doubting her ability and is about to break. That tension between her self-doubt and the strength she shows to put herself in those situations is captivating and the response the film's had shows that people have really warmed to it. Exceptional work, mate.
Mmmm..... Free surfer (big wave surfer) paint by numbers.
The film sounds good. I look forward to seeing it.
Just get a job !
Caution fellas any non go girl attitude these days may end in a please explain
No offence , but when its over , its over . A male ex pro surfs our local occasionally . He was top 16 for over a decade . Anyone who is core would know of him . I was gobsmacked to find out where he works . He still absolutely shreds and yet is polite and enthusiastic in the lineup .
In no way am I having a low shot at Laura ,
I'm just a little tired of all these ex sportspeople who want endless focus upon themselves .
I'm kinda glad this crew got skunked in SA sounds like they weren't ready.
I'm not gonna bag anyone's surfing skill but....
'we can see the waves! We're like 200 metres away from the waves, but a couple of kilometres from the ski launch...'. Paddle out maybe?
No food? got fishing rods? a squid jag on a handline? a mask? any of these will feed you better than a broccoli from vic or an apple from tassie.
I've had more success than this mob in a 20 yr old 4 cyl Cortina. Sorry, no photo's from the 90's. No money was made from my surf trips, ever!
reflecting on my rant there it just could be there's another story here that makes more sense than not going surfing when the surf is good and moving on asap to film that sesh at the right in WA. ;-). I guess I just have to see the film and keep wondering what might have been.
So the whole thing with that... the wave in question was a 10 foot plus slab with zero let in. A particularly mean swell direction, period and tide too. On the right day, it's paddleable by the very best there is - but there is going to be carnage. The reef is a bed of jagged pinnacles that has put some of the best guys in hospital. The strike rate for serious injuries there is about as high as any wave i've ever seen. There was also not another person in sight.
Imagine how responsible I would be, especially in a production environment to encourage doing something like this, hours from help without zero safety resources in place.
On any other trip, you'd be posted up with a tin hanging out - but we were on a mission and there were factors at play which don't apply to the those epic trips with a couple mates piled in the car and no expectations. Having a nice car and all the hassle & time constraints that production brings is not conducive to actually nailing good waves most of the time - but it is not the best waves in the world that makes or breaks a film like this. I look forward to spending weeks posted up in a swag this winter enjoying the experience without a camera.
“ Production environment “
Conjures up the romantic, gypsy spirit of a surf trip perfectly.
I’m not a fan either. Instagram model slash average surfer. All the short clips leading up to this is the classic show you pull in but never show you make one. I’m keen to have a look at the vid tho, and happy to be proven wrong.
I think the average surfer call is a bit harsh, she rips no doubt.
But the whole thing has the vibe of a reality tv show/made for tv aspect.
Just to stay sponsored as long as possible
Does she ever just throw the gun or step up in the car and chase a swell then paddle out without the entourage?
I'm sure Paige Alms has surfed Jaws plenty of times on windy, sketchy days with no cameras around. Or Mick Campbell's partner Tahlia would do the same.
Maybe I'm wrong and she's a frothing character who's always snoopin the forecast for a sneaky uncrowded quiet sesh.....
If she is then I sincerely take it all back!
I think shes genuine Goofy.
Caught up with her at a secret spot last year chasing with no one else around. We had to turn boat around due to massive squalls. Had coffees and breaky in the car park. Seems like just a genuine fother.
Must admit having shared a few things online and opinions I stopped doing it as there is a fair amount of negative stuff. It's like you gobble up the content and then spit out the negatives..(not directed at you btw just general)
Sounds legit Mick.
And you make a fair point about online negativity. If you can’t say something nice say nothing at all and all that jazz.
My comment wasn’t a sexist thing bringing down women either, just my opinion and observation from what I see and read I guess.
Will you pay for the movie?
That whole "if you cant say something nice " bizo doesnt fly with me when it comes to promoting secluded spots. Let alone not in your home state. We are teritorial beings by nature. Give a fuck if its a woman or a non woman. Just go surfing FFS.
Leave the ski for rescues only. If cunts are paddling, maybe you should too..
This annoys me on various levels.
But yeh if you got nothin good to say dont speak up hey..
Just let it pass.
FUCK THAT!
I'll call out shit behaviour as i see fit.
Fire. I agree that skis should be for just rescue butI would love to know how you think you going to tell locals you can’t tow because your paddling? And don’t say you just go..because that’s not what’s going to happen
Its already been discussed and agreed over here that if crew are paddling then you cant tow. Its been this way over here for years. Only the blowin crews dont follow suit. Thats my understanding.
Towing in takes the hardest part out of surfing so might as well just ride a bodyboard..
Anyway i maybe had my vent for the year just above. Well done everyone who chases their dreams of glory and accomplishment in the surf arena.
Yep happy to pay. Reckon a lot goes on to make a feature film. Massive cost..so worth chopping up a $20. Gone to most of them when in town Andrew Kidman’s one too..even if not my cup of tea. Hope you got some waves last swell Hoax coast...love that joint.
Boys, boys. Settle down! Stop over analysing. Really mean-spirited stuff with a subtext, or perhaps a large dob, of misogyny-your just a little too enthusiastic in your smack downs. As Eric the Clown would say- 'Your living in the sixties(seventies perhaps) man!' Looks like a pretty entertaining story to me.
You got skin in the game?
Mmm fuked if i care just grab a board a freind or 2 and go and find some waves shut up and enjoy it ....all this fkn look at me stuff just isnt good for the poeple who surf for the challenge and to escape the bullshit and try to keep there local spots and other poeples local spots a bit low key ...fuk em male or female im not watching the movie ....
I really like the angle of personal challenge/development, go for it!
When I saw this coast I trod very lightly. Being alone, do you jump off the rocks, is it too big this time, what's out there, how far from that seal colony am I? It's a more inaccessible surfing but something I was familiar with via WA. Same with south coast WA... You sure do feel alive out in that water
I don’t quite understand the hostility towards this film project. Do you all bag Tim Bonython for his big wave filming? I don’t. I think it’s a bit epic.
Isn’t part of why we are here on the internet because we all enjoy the great surfing film clips? Though I notice people buck up when there is the horrific suggestion that we might have to pay for one.
They are all trying to make an income somehow. Fanno, Noa Deane, Craig Anderson, JJF, Nate Florence, Koa Rothman etc. There is nothing wrong with trying to make an income. This film has an interesting premise, And there is not enough of footage of women surfing consequential waves. They do you know. Laura Enever was one of the very few pros who really took on solid Cloudbreak when they had the women’s event in 2016.
I know we can all congratulate ourselves for surfing without a camera crew, but it helps that no camera crew would be interested in following us.
Fair few pessimistic, judgemental trolls getting around these days. Massive effort from Laura progressing woman's big wave surfing. Taking on these spots is no easy task considering what she is up against. These pics don't do any justice to actually tackling these beasts. Huge effort. All of you trolls will tune in regardless and support the video.
There’s been a lot of athletes across all sports that haven’t done so well and feel they could do better and give it another crack. She may well have had a lot of distractions first time around with companies focused on her looks, doing model shoots rather than surf trips. Maybe she wants to improve and focus on surfing this time around. Sounds like a misadventure adventure. Better luck next time. Go girl! Sure you could troll through and pick out the negatives, but I’ve got better things to do with my time. All the best to her.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-08/female-surfers-say-life-no-beach-...
Here,s some nice stuff to balance up the argument above.... A bit conflicted IMO but hey you go girl! Happy international womens day!
As surfers we are all living the dream whenever we are in the water, not at the 9=5 or enduring another stressful head fuck in the confines of our our own family home. I applaud Laura and Steve and anyone else who's drive and vision created this film. If we all had the passion of this crew and dared to live our dreams the planet would be a much better place.
Or conversely, if we dared to live our dreams and chased our thrills and took away only memories. If we left only footprints or quietly went about leaving what we've found better without having to document it or seek clicks and likes.
I dare say the world would be a better place.
You're not wrong, it's a nice thought isn't it. A world where success wasn't so wrapped up in the clicks and social engagement.
But also, someone like Laura is entirely justified in sharing her experiences with the world. It would be a missed opportunity if she didn't. Seeing the inspiration and impact she has had so many people - is genuinely remarkable. Motivating others to be passionate and follow their dreams is an invaluable resource that really does make the world a better place.
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I feel like the image of sexy surf kitten and hardcore big wave charger is an uneasy marriage and to be honest I think the surf industry has a lot to answer for. Can't we just let these women surf. I think it's amazing the advancement in women's surfing over the last few years which is great and it does feel like things are getting better and it doesn't have to be a glorified peep show anymore.
Full credit to Laura for chasing these waves and pushing conceptions of what type of surfing is ok for women. I hope that they aren't blowing a lot of undercover spots in the process.
I think people would feel better about it if she'd been doing some paddling as well and I know she intends to do this.
It's like the young kid who dropped his rope through the pack in the Cape Solander clip and was then praised for his courage on his first wave out there. For fucks sale why wasn't he paddling out there first on a smaller day and learning the break.
So then we get the opening image on the trailer, heels, flowy top, back to the camera ( who she is isn't really important here ) I'm not trying to slut shame here but it feels a lot like Billabong or Laura trying to have their cake and eat it. I want to be taken seriously as a big wave charger but we still need to shift product by making you the the girl that men want to .... and other girls want to be. It's a hard grind to make a buck out there.
Good post. I reckon you're spot on.
Why in this age of empowerment do women (and i reckon it's mosty driven by women) feel the need to sexualise surfing still? I haven't seen the trailer but i reckon i could almost pre-empt what it would be like.
Same, i got called out as an idiot on here by someone thankfully we haven't heard from for a long time, by daring to post the link of Flick Palmateers nude surfing movie- under the guise of 'art' and female empowerment.
Seriously? I've surfed nude probably twice in 40 years and i've been drunk both times.
edit- there was nothing liberating or artistic about it. It was pointless.
Not to mention the terrible risk of squashing the Johnson while paddling
The Cape kid got no praise on Swellnet except from Kipp who I assume was his caddy and towed him into it.
Might’ve been praised elsewhere but I must have missed it.
Errr.. actually, upon brief reflection, that probably says more about me than Laura or Felicity.
I saw the premiere on Sunday night and am good mates with Steve and know the motivation and hard work/heartbreak that went in behind the story and making of this movie.
It was following the progression of Laura pushing herself into waves of consequence that most other women aren't currently tackling, and beyond the comforts of most, ie the good ol way of swagging it and camping.
There was no sexualisation at all actually and it came across really well and got an amazing reaction and standing ovation from the packed out cinema.
It's not a typical surf movie and I reckon most should actually watch it before judging.
One small thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was all the towing, but that's a minor criticism, she's now trying to step up her paddle game.
Fair play Craig, sounds good. I definitely think it's great she's pushing herself like this, and it will help pave the way for other women surfers.
I often think how hard it must be for women just to paddle out in a lot of the male dominated lineups I surf in.
For sure- when it comes to nasty nasty waves, she's a braver man than I am.
(never took a jet-ski camping, tinny a few times)
Glad Flick was mentioned , this seems to be Lauras market strategy. Flick had never surfed big waves, never seen surfing of the big waves around Margs until some of the Yallingup ex pro crew took her out to tow through some paddlers and taker photos at Cow bombie one time. Instant big wave surfer, invites to Jaws the lot (to her credit she did catch a couple of waves in the event) . A great way to further an ailing pro surfing career as we have seen in some male surfers too. Sex it up . Still never has been seen paddling anywhere at "home" (well 250km from home but lets not split hairs), unless you count warming up for contests when its 4 ft. Id love to see some pics if they are there though
Laura Enevea flew in for 3 days on company dime. Stayed in safari tent glamping accommodation . Got coached into waves by paid consultants ( pro surfers ) Struggled , left.
Tahlija Redgard drove up in her own troopy. Slept in the car for weeks Caught her own fish ....shared fish she caught. Charged her way through some sick ones. Had Danga yelling at her to go .
Guess who got a movie made out of their brave and determined journey ?
Whatever I suppose....that’s business. Doesn’t make the brutal beatings that Laura took any easier- there’s only one person who could take those and that is Laura herself. Good on her for taking it on. Bit of a shame that the Pro crew still think the desert is their public broadcast stage though.
At the end of the day it’s still irreplaceable memories she’s banking . Forget the money . She’s a committed surfer and she pushed herself into the biggest and best waves of her life ( so far )....got to respect that. Whatever the initial motivation, she can lay back when she is 80 and replay that shit in her head.
Have you all watched it? I’m assuming it’s a paid thing?
Sorry to be so negative, but I grew up with the guys that discovered many of the South Oz west coast surf spots. Memories of hitchhiking for days to get there as a grom during school holidays. Camping in sand dunes with blasting northerlies, flies and a lack of drinking water. Some of these guys are still around, others have passed on. These guys use to surf these places solo, discovering new places and keeping the sessions to themselves.
No jet skis, no film crews, and definitely no egos.
"Sorry to be so negative......"
Doesn't seem to be anything negative in discriminating between seemingly different primary motivations - one primarily a commercial undertaking and the other adventure for the sake of the experience.....neither wrong / just different.....would seem that the choice is whether to expend energy and resources on buying into the first or engaging in the latter.
Especially when it seem that there is a certain group of south coast NSW semi / ex pro surfers who make money by continuing to bring new "tour groups" to the region to film and expose, Been seeing is it Brett Burcher? (on ski above in article) as an example of this for years now. Maybe if you want to teach people to surf / charge do it in your own backyard? Depot Bombie or somewhere around Ulladulla perhaps.
Goofy4, I almost feel guilty for my comment. I guess I'm just being “reactive”. There is no doubt that the standard of surfing in these videos is amazing, and hats off to them. I do acknowledge that. But the fables that go along with the discovery of many of these South Oz west coast big wave spots is the stuff of legends, stories I and others know to be true. Being buzzed by a great white while surfing a bombie a couple of clicks out to sea off Streaky, by yourself, and later, to reflect the size of the shark, describing the visual experience as “it looked like a windsurfer going by”, hilarious. This wasn't me, one of my friends. These guys were unique. I surfed with them, but I didn't have the balls they had, I don't pretend for a minute to be in their league. But when I see the same spots now being surfed with camera crews on the cliff tops and jet skis in the water and the implied hero worship that goes along with a lot of modern surfing, well I just get all defensive!
I remember watching online, Laura paddle over the ledge at Jaws in the first womens comp there and being in awe of her guts to take those extra strokes when everything is telling you not to, to commit, and paddle over the ledge into howling offshores on a 30ft plus wave. The training and commitment that took her to that moment. You either do or you don't when it comes to that stuff and she did...a camera would have been the last motivation to take those extra strokes. If you surf solid waves of any kind, you know that the only thing you're focused on is extra paddles and a smooth entry and faith that your training will get you through the inevitable hits. Nothing else matters. Much respect for her....she seems like an absolute surf frother.
Whoa .....did she really paddle Jaws ?
If so then she deserves all the respect in the world.
She did- and got absolutely creamed.
x 2 for respect. Takes a lot of moxy to hold your position then throw yourself over the edge.