Started the morning inside the Mavericks left - My favorite way to start the day. Can’t wait to capture this angle on a monster one day!
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My balls are my business Pt. 2 @nadsunder
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lucapadua
Turns out small waves at Mavericks still come with a complimentary chiropractic adjustment and nasal cleanse.
Great start to the season.
@biggerthanwaves
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lucapadua
What. A. Day.
Massive thanks to @lucapadua for teaching me underwater training and big wave mindset. The tools for surfing… and for life. I’m learning, I’m humbled, and I’m fired up.
Luca is @heartandsoilsupplements athlete and a professional big wave surfer. He is known as the youngest surfer ever to paddle into waves at Mavericks at just 13 years old. He’s now one of the top names in big wave surfing, training alongside legends like Laird Hamilton and pushing the limits in some of the world’s most dangerous surf.
Appreciate you, brother!
Also, big gratitude towards @lairdhamilton and @gabbyreece for welcoming me into your home and sharing your wisdom.
Legends. You live it, you breathe it. Always grateful to see people walking the walk at the highest level.
We recorded a podcast with Gabby that is coming out soon!
Grateful for the good humans, the shared knowledge, and the waves to come 🌊
Welcome to #theremembering 🏹
📸: @evanpaterakis
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lucapadua
Rule at Mullaghmore:
If you think you’re safe, you’re probably not.
Thought I had the exit.
Boils gurgled through my line, lifted the rail, and flipped the script. Don’t focus on the end zone. Keep your eyes on the road so you can adjust to the terrain.
First beatdown of the trip. Definitely had me going cross eyed for a moment. Love a wave that exposes your mistakes. Adjusted and made the next one.
Captured by @kev_tbay
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lucapadua
Training to be better everyday. Stoked to be back in Water World. Thank you @lairdhamilton @gabbyreece @lucapadua
@xptlife
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lucapadua
Sometimes the waves are serious.
But the energy doesn’t have to be.
Laughter keeps you loose. Loose keeps you sharp.
Lighthearted laps at Mavericks last April with @aloslebir and @kai_lenny
The kind of morning that reminds you why you love it @biggerthanwaves 🇺🇸
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lucapadua
My balls are my business @nadsunder
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lucapadua
POV: Too deep at one of the heaviest waves in the world.
When you fade too deep here, the margin disappears fast. Boils, backwash, and raw power all stacked on top of each other.
Violent. Cold. Unforgiving.
Feels like home because it demands full respect, every time.
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lucapadua
Two options today.
A) Jump off and get throttled.
B) Be sensible. Stay safe and dry.
I’ve never been a B type of guy.
Video: @jsandycam
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lucapadua
Opening day at Mavericks.
Nothing like the first swell of the season lining up with the lowest tides of the year. Mutant pockets and heavy water over our favorite stretch of reef.
A proper way to start the season @biggerthanwaves
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lucapadua
Where big wave surfing meets veteran healing. Surfline is proud to partner with @biggerthanwaves and @veteransolutions.
Want to learn more about VETS? Watch Navy SEAL @marcuscapone’s “In Waves and War” now playing on @netflix.
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lucapadua
Straight off the plane and into the magic of Mullaghmore! I’ve dreamed of visiting Ireland for as long as I can remember, and in just two days, this place has already left me in awe. Grateful for the opportunity to ride these waves and experience this beautiful coastline.
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lucapadua
I definitely have a warm spot in my heart for cold water lefts.
Thank you, Mullaghmore 🤝🏽
@heartandsoilsupplements
Captured by @michealmccaughey
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lucapadua
Last week I rode some of the heaviest waves of my life.
Without a doubt in the top three most intense sessions I’ve ever been part of. The ocean was alive. Moving, breathing, biting. Giant barrels. Comically violent beatings. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of.
Freezing cold. Rugged. Shallow. Sharp.
Mullaghmore is not for the faint of heart.
There’s a lot to unpack from this trip, and I’ll share more over the next few days. Right now I’m just feeling deeply grateful to have been out there for a swell of that magnitude.
Respect to the local Irish crew who charge and truly hold down their home. Thank you for sharing with the Americans.
@mr__mantis appreciate you dialing us in.
Team @biggerthanwaves continues to fly the flag.
Thank you @aloslebir and @sebastiansurfs for the waves and the laughs.
Back to the bathymetry maps and the whiteboard to plot the next adventure.
And lastly, to the ones who make this possible, thank you.
@heartandsoilsupplements for keeping me fueled.
@magicmind for keeping me sharp.
@nadsunder for keeping me chemical free and comfortable.
More tomorrow. Appreciate you all.
LP
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lucapadua
There’s a lot of crossover between Mullaghmore and the left at Mavericks. It’s been an exciting challenge applying what I’ve learned at home to this cold-water slab halfway across the world. The commitment it takes and the technical navigation of the bowl feel familiar, but here in Ireland, the odds of making the barrel are definitely higher. I’m learning with every session, loving the process, and feeling grateful for the opportunity to put my training and experience to the test.
Captured by @this_is_sligo
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lucapadua
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🎥 @evanpaterakis @dompadua @euanart 🦈
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lucapadua
Towed one of my best friends into the biggest wave of the year. Congratulations @aloslebir on a ride for the ages.
This season we go above and beyond for a cause that’s bigger than us @biggerthanwaves
We are Team USA. And we are here to stay.
Captured by @evanpaterakis and @mavericks_rescue
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lucapadua
One year later, we revisited the biggest day of our lives at Mavericks.
The build-up, the responsibility of towing a close friend into the biggest wave of his life, and the decisions that mattered in the water. All with the benefit of time and perspective.
Full story and mini documentary live. Link in bio.
This also marks the launch of my new YouTube channel, which will be the home for all long form, behind the scenes, and @biggerthanwaves moments going forward.
Huge thank you to my friend @evanpaterakis for taking the time and care to tell this story the right way.
Appreciate you guys and look forward to hearing what you think about the project.
LP
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lucapadua
Day in the life: Average American Male 🇺🇸
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