From: ScubaNymph
We run into giant pods of dolphins all the time on the way to Catalina. These guys were close enough to touch as they fought for pole position at the bow. Sorry bout the wind. This was taken with a point and shoot camera... hardly professional.
This year's Hang Loose Pro at Fernando de Nornonha absolutely scored in terms of waves. By Brazilian standards, the offshore island serves up some of the most punchy and hollow beachbreak that you'll find in the country.
Stand-up barrels aren't common in contest surfing. But to everyone's surprise, big shacks awaited competitors every morning.
In the end, it was one of Brazil's brightest young stars, Miguel Pupo, who took the win, marking his third Prime victory in..