Cotty gained fame by riding one of the biggest waves ever seen in Nazaré, Portugal. His incredible bravery and mastery of the waves catapulted him to worldwide recognition. He didn’t stop there, though. Cotty went on to take on the massive waves of Mullaghmore in Ireland and challenged himself in the tough waters of Cortes Bank, setting new standards in the big wave surfing world. He is featured on HBO’s documentary ‘100ft Wave,’ showcasing unparalleled achievements.

– Facing and working with fear

– Setting and achieving goals

– Importance of preparation

– Team work

– Overcoming adversity

– Dealing with failure

– Determination – not giving up

– Thinking creatively

Andrew “Cotty” Cotton is a distinguished big wave surfer renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to extreme sports. His passion for the sea sparked his early foray into big wave surfing, leading to a notable career filled with pioneering moments in tow-in big wave surfing. 

Featured on HBO’s documentary ‘100ft Wave,’. Cotty rose to international fame by riding one of the most massive waves ever documented in Nazaré, Portugal. This exceptional accomplishment not only showcased his fearlessness and skill on the waves but also thrust him into the global spotlight. His daring adventures continued as he took on the immense waves of Mullaghmore in Ireland and navigated the challenging waters of Cortes Bank, establishing new standards in the big wave surfing community.