2-4X your wavecount with the Basis Paddle Trainer and accelerate your progression and fun. Shipping globally. www.surfbasis.com Get free resources to upgrade your paddle power https://linktr.ee/gosurfbasis Join hundreds of other surfers who have dramatically boosted their wave count and progression. For many surfers, paddle power is their biggest limiting constraint, so paddle training is the highest returning investment you can make in your surfing. Brazilian big wave surfer Raquel Heckert shares her inspiring journey from surfing in Brazil to competing in Hawaii's XL waves like Jaws, Waimea, and Pipeline. She discusses her transition to big wave surfing and how to manage fear in heavy waves and hold-downs using positivity, faith, and dedication. Raquel also offers tips for chasing tubes, navigating competitive lineups, and the significance of paddle endurance in big wave surfing.  Sign up for our free surfboard guide for sizing down volume, video library and newsletter Chapters00:00 Raquel Heckert: A Journey from Brazil to Big Waves02:44 Overcoming Challenges in Surfing05:51 The Evolution of a Big Wave Surfer08:38 Surfing Puerto Escondido: A New Challenge11:41 Navigating Fear in Heavy Waves14:50 The Mental Game of Big Wave Surfing22:11 The Mental Game of Surfing24:27 Navigating Crowded Lineups as a Woman28:22 The Importance of Paddling in Big Wave Surfing30:17 Transitioning from Brazil to Hawaii34:32 Goals and Aspirations in Surfing36:04 Technique Breakthroughs and Learning40:51 Reflections on Dedication and Balance43:18 Intentions Behind Surfing Subscribe for more interviews with pro surfers, coaches, shapers, and everyday surfers like Tom Carroll, Zeke Lau, Victor Bernardo, Matt Parker of Album Surf, Matt Meola, Ryan Lovelace, Eric Arakawa, Noel Salas of Surf n Show, Parker Coffin, Dane Gudauskas, Kassia Meador, Clayton of Ombe Surf, Dylan Lightfoot, Derek Dunfee, Magnum Martinez, and more! Join our community of over 100k followers across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube: Basis Instagram Basis TikTok Basis Facebook