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Big Wave Adventurers Taking to the High Seas of Japan

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 18 August, 2006 : - -  This  year,  in a continuation of his quest to traverse the globe in search of  new  and  challenging  waves,  Australia's veteran big-wave surfer Ross Clarke-Jones wants to harness the energy of a typhoon in Japan and surf it.

For  the  mission,  Ross  has assembled some of the most experienced tow-in surfers  on  the  planet  including  two-time  World  Champion Tom Carroll, Brazilian  Carlos  Burle  and Hawaiian Ian Walsh, along with local big wave charger Shimpei Horiguchi. But  it's complicated. Namely, how do  you organise a crew from all over the world to reach the designated spot at the right time for the right typhoon?

Over  the  three  month  typhoon  season not only will Ross' team be at the mercy  of  Mother  Nature but also every transport system around the globe. Missing  a  connection by 30 minutes could mean missing the swell…and while the  team  will  be frothing to get out there in the biggest surf possible, they also can't afford to take their safety for granted.

From  July  to  September  each  year,  Japan  lives in fear of Tai Fu - or typhoons  -  that are renowned for taking lives and devastating coastlines. When  the  typhoons hit, everyone from the hi-tech cities to sleepy fishing towns stop and brace themselves for the hellish onslaught. Last  year  there  were 27 typhoons of various size and magnitude recorded, and the average lifespan of a typhoon is five days.

www.RedBullTaiFu.com


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