Garett McNamara at Teahupoo Big Wave and Towsurfing Specialist

Underwater training is done at Shark's Cove. We swim down about 35 to 40 feet, pick up a rock which weights about 100lbs. Then we carry the rock underwater as far as possible. Some times on the way up I feel and see a black out closeing in. Never do under water training alone!!!

In front of our house at Shark's Cove,

there are many underwater cave's

Diving through the caves is an unbeliveable experience. It helps us to stay calm when being held down after a wipe out. It also prepares us for being stuffed into a lava-tube.

Training and conditioning is a very big part of being able to surf huge waves. You need to be completely confident in your physical and mental abilities before you hit the water.

Our training is a combination of running the beach, biking up hill, lifing weights , swimming, underwater rock running, cave diving, hold your breath pushups, sit ups and triceps . These exercises have enabled me to stay calm during every wipe out I have faced so far. Thank you GOD!!!