“The safety down there is just dialled in,” says Tom Lowe in the wake of his first ever session at the mighty Naz. “But……”

Yes, there is a “but”, and Tom Lowe’s maiden wave at Praia do Norte is one he won’t be forgetting any time soon. The jet ski — an essential feature of any water safety team, but somewhat hazardous in itself when used as a pinball by the Atlantic Ocean!