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I was towing-in all morning, catching lots of nice, big rides on the right. Then the wind picked up and we went sailing. It was really offshore and pretty light, so it was hard to get on the waves. On this one, I finally got a gust to get on the wave. I didn’t think twice and I went for it. I could see the west bowl bending toward me. I thought I was going to be able to get around it but when I went down the face of the wave the wind stopped and the wave just said NO! So I ditched my gear and had a pretty crazy pounding. All good though, and I was ready for more. That place gets addicting and you always want a bigger and better one. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, so poundings are good sometimes. When you overcome your biggest fear at Jaws and you know what it feels like to be in a good-size waterfall — then you learn from your mistakes and you’re ready to charge bigger stuff! — Francisco Porcella
The Facts
Sailor: Francisco Porcella
Place: Jaws, Maui
Wind: 12 Knots
Sail: 4.7
Board: 80-Liter Single-Fin
Photographer: Franck Berthuot
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after that dip your sail must have been around 0.1 m2 in 47 pieces
The gear, the gear, I wanna know what happened to the gear?
It's a Simmer, it'll be fine! That's a crazy shot. Best wipe out shot ever? any more?
I want to know, play by play, exactly what happens when you get stuck in something like that! (also, how you survive it)
Only the mast survived! MaverX mast…
I'm with Srd… I'd love to know what you think and do for the moment you decide to bail. do you dive deep? Grab reef? Or are you a rag doll screaming for air? Are you wearing a PFD? And picked up by a handy water taxi heading past?
Gear? Ex gear?
What happens Francisco?
Where can I find this in a better resolution? would make a great wallpaper
I just love, that you did it…
Ti sei cacato sotto……..vero????
I’m going to bookmark this blogg on Digg to get more views for you.
That is a huge wave. I can't imagine getting held down under that thing!
Francisco riding Jaws man that closeout is heavy.. http://www.needcarkeys.com.au