The Punta Galea Challenge becomes part of BWT

It's official : the World Surf League ( WSL ) returns to bet on the big wave of Punta Galea to host its European single test within the prestigious world circuit breaker , Big Wave Tour BWT The Punta Galea Pioneer in the state championship Punta Galea is a surfing competition of traditional rowing , taking part in 24 international experts riders in large waves . The competition takes place in a single day , in a waiting period has been established between 15 October 2015 and 28 February 2016 ( period of greatest wave ) , choosing the best day weather forecasts for this the development of the test. That is, waves of a minimum size of about 20 to 25 feet ( 7.6 meters ) and light winds.

The Big Wave Tour The BWT is part of team of professionals WSL competitions , so the best surfers in the world exclusive professional circuit WCT wildcard offer or invitation to participate in the BWT tests, including Punta Galea. The global circuit breaker consists of 8 tests and is divided into two stages, the south hemisphere and the northern hemisphere. In the first stage, only it has held the test of Chile , which was champion Hawaiian Makua Rothman, current world champion BWT [more info here ] and runner-up last year [see here] Punta Galea Challenge. The Getxo belongs to the second stage , as evidence of Oregon (USA ) , Peahi in Hawaii and Todos Santos ( Mexico ) . jamie_mitchell.jpgThe ridersAmong the 24 big tamañeros riders or surfers that make up the campus of BWT, I stand surfers carving Twiggy` South African Grant Baker, world champion in 2013, the Californian Ken Collins, nominated five times for the prize XXL, Greg Long, considered the best big wave surfer in the world and the most decorated in the XXL Awards, the Rothman own or reigning in Galea, Nic Lamb. Natxo Fernandez, David Bustamante, Jon Garai, Adrian Fernandez of Vaderrama, Aritza Saratxaga and Indar Unanue: 6 They Basques wildcards big wave experts, will join already confirmed. The choice of these riders, conducted by local surfers, BSF (Bizkaiko Surf Federazioa), GSF (Gipuzkoako Surf Federazioa) and GST (Surf Taldea Getxo), has been made official today at the headquarters of WSL in California. To this list must be added the participation of plentziarra Natxo Gonzalez in the top 12 ranking thanks to a more than brilliant role in Getxo last year.

10th edition This new edition is also the tenth , so the organizing committee plans to incorporate developments in an event rather than consolidated , thinking of the fans and the 12,000 spectators who every year come to the spectacular cliff 60 m high La Galea to enjoy this unique event of giant waves. Note that this sporting event meager 4 hours, broadcast live by US and Brazilian television , is followed by 5 million viewers . Meanwhile, 1.8 million followed online last year. In 2014 the prize money totaled $ 75,000 event , given the cancellation of tests Chile and South Africa. He highlighted the safety device and operational deployment is estimated at or
this year's top 12 jet skis, five boats , lifeguards and ambulance ashore. All ready for a new edition , awaiting the big wave ...