Summary:
Scottish surfer Ben Larg competes at the Nazare Big Wave Challenge in Portugal.
Larg expresses nervousness and delight about his last-minute call-up.
Teamed with Andrew Cotton, a British big wave surfing legend.
Currently, Larg's team is in third place in the competition.
Laura Lou Crane debuts as the first British woman to surf at Nazaré.
Scottish Surfer Takes on Nazare's Giant Waves
A Scottish 20-year-old surfer has bravely faced the worldâs biggest waves at the Nazare Big Wave Challenge in Portugal. Ben Larg, hailing from Tiree, received a last-minute invitation to compete in this exclusive contest, which was approved for action earlier this week.
In a heartfelt video shared on Instagram, Larg expressed his mixed feelings of nervousness and delight about his unexpected opportunity. 
He has teamed up with British big wave surfing pioneer Andrew Cotton, stating, âIt was kind of my dream to team up with Cotty for the challenge. Heâs the guy Iâve been surfing with the most and Iâm delighted itâs with him.â
As of the latest updates, Larg's team currently holds third place in the contest. Individually, he ranks third on the menâs leaderboard after scoring 14.91 in his first heat and improving to 16.63 in his second.
Additionally, Laura Lou Crane, another British surfer, made her debut in the contest, marking a significant milestone as the first British woman to ride the world-famous waves earlier this year.
The Nazare Phenomenon
Located in the Oeste region, Nazaré is notorious for its colossal waves, a phenomenon caused by the underwater canyon just offshore that amplifies the swell as it approaches the shallower coastline. Notably, Sebastian Steudtner holds the Guinness World Record for riding the largest wave ever at this location, measuring an astonishing 93.72 feet (28.6 m).
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