Tag Archives: big wave

2016, Croyde, surfing

Andrew “Cotty” Cotton in “Beneath the Surface”

Local big wave surfing legend (and occasional plumber) Andrew “Cotty” Cotton is back in a new documentary called “Beneath the Surface”.  The film is an amazing insight into what drives big wave surfers to chase the unknown. This time Cotty’s adventure started in 2013 off the West coast of Ireland, after he caught a glimpse of another potential giant wave which he could attempt to ride. Despite the fact that it sits in one of the stormiest seas on the planet, Cotty was not deterred, and the film follows him exploring the possibility that he might have just discovered the wave of his dreams (and everyone else’s nightmares).

Watch the trailer below, and to watch the full film for free head over to Red Bull TV.

2015, Croyde, surfing

Premiere of “Behind The Lines: Deeper”

Andrew Cotton, the legendary Croyde big wave surfer, had the premiere of his new  film “Behind The Lines: Deeper” at the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe last week. As well as being attended by people from the surfing community, another legendary athlete joined the screening in the form of Victoria Pendleton,  the Olympic gold medal winning track cyclist.

The film documents Andrew (aka “Cotty”) and his quest to catch some waves at the famous big wave spot at Nazaré in Portugal, it’s a must see for all serious surf fans.