This and Nothing Else

Peter Conroy works in Dublin as a firefighter, and after bills are paid, he has about €50 for the month — which he puts towards surfing. Conroy's deep passion for chasing big waves at one of Ireland's scariest slabs is nothing short of inspiring.

Barry Mottershead, a South African who now lives in Ireland, works as a kayak tour guide to make ends meet. But his passion lies in surfing the massive slabs at Mullaghmore. He is a man who charts his own course and does what it takes to surf.

Andrew Cotton is a lifeguard, a family man, and a Billabong XXL Award contender. He saves lives for a career as a lifeguard, builds homes with his bare hands as a necessity, and surfs the biggest waves he can find for fun.

Hugo Vau's life revolves around the ocean. He is a fisherman by trade, and for fun he surfs mountain-sized waves around the world. Being in the sea keeps him connected to his passion, makes him more confident, and lets him live the way he wants.

He moved from Brazil to the USA to live the American dream, and Alex Martin is someone who always puts his heart and soul into his life. His day job is to repair surfboards, and his passion is to surf the slabs at Mavericks.

Bartender, manager, father, husband, big wave surfer. Shane Desmond wears a lot of hats, but it's all in the pursuit of creating a balanced life. He works hard for his family, but he plays hard too, chasing the big surf.