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Chasing Big Waves w/ Raquel Heckert

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Brazilian big wave surfer Raquel Heckert shares her inspiring journey from surfing in Brazil to competing in Hawaii's XL waves like Jaws, Waimea, and Pipeline. She discusses her transition to big wave surfing and how to manage fear in heavy waves and hold-downs using positivity, faith, and dedication. Raquel also offers tips for chasing tubes, navigating competitive lineups, and the significance of paddle endurance in big wave surfing.

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Chapters
00:00 Raquel Heckert: A Journey from Brazil to Big Waves
02:44 Overcoming Challenges in Surfing
05:51 The Evolution of a Big Wave Surfer
08:38 Surfing Puerto Escondido: A New Challenge
11:41 Navigating Fear in Heavy Waves
14:50 The Mental Game of Big Wave Surfing
22:11 The Mental Game of Surfing
24:27 Navigating Crowded Lineups as a Woman
28:22 The Importance of Paddling in Big Wave Surfing
30:17 Transitioning from Brazil to Hawaii
34:32 Goals and Aspirations in Surfing
36:04 Technique Breakthroughs and Learning
40:51 Reflections on Dedication and Balance
43:18 Intentions Behind Surfing

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2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun. Shipping globally. www.surfbasis.com

Get free resources to upgrade your paddle power https://linktr.ee/gosurfbasis

Brazilian big wave surfer Raquel Heckert shares her inspiring journey from surfing in Brazil to competing in Hawaii's XL waves like Jaws, Waimea, and Pipeline. She discusses her transition to big wave surfing and how to manage fear in heavy waves and hold-downs using positivity, faith, and dedication. Raquel also offers tips for chasing tubes, navigating competitive lineups, and the significance of paddle endurance in big wave surfing.

Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter

Chapters
00:00 Raquel Heckert: A Journey from Brazil to Big Waves
02:44 Overcoming Challenges in Surfing
05:51 The Evolution of a Big Wave Surfer
08:38 Surfing Puerto Escondido: A New Challenge
11:41 Navigating Fear in Heavy Waves
14:50 The Mental Game of Big Wave Surfing
22:11 The Mental Game of Surfing
24:27 Navigating Crowded Lineups as a Woman
28:22 The Importance of Paddling in Big Wave Surfing
30:17 Transitioning from Brazil to Hawaii
34:32 Goals and Aspirations in Surfing
36:04 Technique Breakthroughs and Learning
40:51 Reflections on Dedication and Balance
43:18 Intentions Behind Surfing

Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more!

Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube:

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