With Kevin Bourez’s accident at Teahupoo ten days ago during the trials event a stark reminder of just how dangerous the wave can be, the ASP introduce you to the Tahiti Water Patrol, those veteran Teahupoo rulers who have now been charged with ensuring competitors’ safety.

These are the guys that patrolled that insane Code Red swell in 2011 and with another heavy swell forecast for this week they’re once again sure to have their work cut out for them.