Day of the Year at Dungeons | Inside Africa’s most terrifying big wave break

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8 ай бұрын

Nestled at the foot of the Sentinel on the tip of southern Africa, Dungeons is arguably the scariest, most challenging big wave spot in the world, according to three times Big Wave World Champ and XXL Big Wave Award winner, Grant Twiggy Baker.
TURN & GO takes you into the line-up and peels back the layers on this mythical surf spot, set against highlight sessions from 2023. Along the way we get some candid insight into the world champ’s drive to keep charging the biggest waves on the planet.
A film by Now Now Media presented by Surfline
Director of photography Alan van Gysen
Executive Producer Taylor Divine
Produced by Alan van Gysen
Directed & Edited by Will Bendix
Soundtrack:
Ghost Hunt by Sixteen Wheelers
Keep Walking by Grant Lamotte
Transmission Road by Nylonia
Skulls by Pearce Roswell
On A Whim by Tigerblood Jewel
Boom Boom by Big Head Todd and The Monsters
Earthbound by Victor Lundberg
Work Undone by Pearce Roswell
A Country Sunset by Constellate

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@bigtoebennie 7 ай бұрын

"My approach, is it more careful? mmm...I don't think so..." - proceeds to drop in and get slammed on a MONSTER WAVE! Lovit! Mad respect gents! Mad respect!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@lostcoastnomad479 4 ай бұрын

That would have been the sickest air drop recovery ever!! Was so close to pulling it off!

@JohannBauermeister 7 ай бұрын

Huge respect to Twiggy, truly a world class big wave rider. Nice of him to acknowledge Pierre, who was, and always will be, the consummate water-man of the Cape.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching @JohannBauermeister and couldn't agree more. Pierre remains an inspiration for many.

@dalibofurnell 7 ай бұрын

Twiggy is a legend! I met him once, over 10 years ago , as a grommet , competing for Boland at SA Champs. Oh man, it was so legit to have met him . I reckon I still have the picture. This vid is rad 🤙

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers@@dalibofurnell, and thanks for watching!

@lovegunn22 7 ай бұрын

Here here true legends.

@reddiver7293 7 ай бұрын

Respect for you African surfers. Going for the size is a challenge by itself, of course. But you guys seem to have the sharkiest waters, Great Whites! And the paddle out here looks heavy duty. Your reputation precedes you, Twigg. Thanks to you and your homies for this amazing video.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@grantaylward7385 7 ай бұрын

Grew up in hout bay in the 70s and nobody had considered surfing it then but almost got capsized with my adventurous father on his 18foot motorboat that got caught on a big swell there. Scary moment and lucky to be here to tell the tale

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

For sure @grantaylward7385, definitely not a place you want to run into trouble on any water craft!

@aussiedownunder4186 4 ай бұрын

I’m going on 70 and still surfing. The ocean keeps me coming back after all these years

@biggus3461 Ай бұрын

keep going

@dongaza6878 7 ай бұрын

Twiggy the pure definition of a living legend

@sferguson1130 3 ай бұрын

Twiggy’s such a legend. Dude is so well respected, by his peers, and beyond gnarly

@mmcbride1 7 ай бұрын

Love this. I'm in my late 50's, still short boarding and you are inspiring me to keep pushing it. Thank you.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@chrisemerson7743 7 ай бұрын

The 50s are the new 30s! Don’t believe me then ask your parents what they were doing at your age now? I bet it’s a far different story! Lol I’m 49, feel like I’m 30, look like I’m 25! Ok ok maybe i look closer to 35! 😂

@nood1e236 5 ай бұрын

Amen brother.

@roguebossa 7 ай бұрын

Twig's respect for the place is palpable and speaks a volume, because when he says it's heavy there can be no doubt.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching @roguebossa. Hit subscribe if you haven't already, we've got more coming.

@user-lw6cy9qz9q 7 ай бұрын

1min 39 seconds it the vibrations nearly bought a tear..pure human resilience and a heart blazing brightly.partnered with mother Earth and one of her truly greatest gifts to us.the open ocean.your partner my friend awaits in the next set.the human spirit amongst and inside, literally the womb of the sea spirits.absolutely inspiring.awesome and pure gold.legends.All those whose choose too push the aqua envelope.Deep breathe.TURN AND GO.!!!!!! LOVE FROM WEST OZ..PUMPING.!!!!!!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jonathanmpalmer1 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff Alan and Twiggy. What a surf film should be.

@zugzug9969 7 ай бұрын

Proudly South African ❤🇿🇦 Congratulations, Grant, you have inspired so many of us over the years following surfing...

@nickortcoski6769 7 ай бұрын

56 here, just ordered a 10'0" Chumbo Flat deck. Be my last shot at a gun for sure. The bodies pretty much shot but the mind is still willing! Always had admiration when looking at Twiggy taking on the beasts! Respect to all you bru!

@justamobile 7 ай бұрын

Alan and Will. Well done. That was another incredible feature!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

@justamobile Cheers Brian, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed Twiggy's look into Dungeons.

@aceding1 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more: fantastic footage, awesome story, brilliantly told. Much respect to all involved.💪

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

@@aceding1 Thanks Adrian! And thank you for watching.

@sokkpupptz 7 ай бұрын

amazing! met you once in Oahu December 2001 with Grant Myrdal and my bro Hugh - you were super amped to surf Jaws the next day - adrenaline was aready pumping and your eyes had that glint of excitement and positivity that has got you through all those enormous situations! Klap it bru!!

@darcybrown7369 7 ай бұрын

I'll never forget seeing Dungeons upclose from a rib, the deafening roar, the speed of the waves, thecommittment and courage of those charging the epic sets, just hardcore and complete respect

@steveperreira5850 7 ай бұрын

They are super brave. That is a wicked wave, and I was guys don’t give up I’m trying to get a classic ride.

@chrisemerson7743 7 ай бұрын

Yea most people have no clue how loud or thundering those waves are. It reminds me of that movie “Jurassic park”! When they’re drinking coffee and the T-Rex footsteps vibrate the coffee in the mug!

@josephjohnphillips2535 7 ай бұрын

God, that wave reminds me of Mav's!

@j3f423 7 ай бұрын

That view from chapmans peak of the bay and dungeons one of my favorite of all time

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @j3f423, the Dungeons / Hout Bay vista is certainly special. Thanks for watching!

@capedoctor 7 ай бұрын

Man!, this inspired me so much to film and capture the beauty and power of manocean.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

@capedoctor Cheers, and thanks for watching.

@capedoctor 7 ай бұрын

@@NowNowTV I'm happy to share any 4k footage you might want for your next great video

@olivierjulian2836 7 ай бұрын

I,ve the chance to cross Twiggy path one time , That was in 1996 in Sumatra , Bawa right-hander , iSwell was very solid and this deepwater point break was known to be like a more perfect Sunset type of wave ( at this time, Earthquake in 2005 change the mechanic of the wave), at 12 to 15 feet it start to be a do or die pit and we saw this young guy with no leash going behind the peak and backdooring those huge barrel where you can fit a truck ,it was a shock to me because this guy was so calm and compose despite his young age , he impressed the all surfers present at this moment and German the owner of the losmen told me he never saw someone surf this wave like him .... many years later i'm still impressed by the line draw by Mr Baker

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

@olivierjulian2836 That's definitely a lasting impression. Thanks for watching!

@surfnOB 7 ай бұрын

Unreal. Twiggy’s name should always be right up there with the best big wave riders to have ever graced our sport. Seeing him here or live at Mav’s or OB is incredible. Keep on keeping on!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more @surfnOB. Thanks for watching and please hit subscribe if you haven't already, we've got more in the pipeline.

@chrisculley3756 7 ай бұрын

Twiggy putting the time in. Awesome stuff. You guys have got balls the size of church bells swimming around in a great whites feeding grounds. Swimming through that kelp has got to be just sketchy. RLTW 3/75

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching @chrisculley3756!

@adamgroves2811 7 ай бұрын

Amazing edit! Incredible surfing, Twiggy makes it look easy.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@wolfy3120 7 ай бұрын

Respect twiggy your a legend mate !!! Keep on charging 🔥🤙🏼

@revelationbeats_ 7 ай бұрын

Amazing guys this was such a great video 🙌🔥🇿🇦

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@lawrencebeck4777 7 ай бұрын

Respect to Grant Baker. Watched him charge big Maverick's several times. If there's any fear in him he conceals it well. Without question one of the greatest helmen of all time, and still charging at 50! Well done, Grant. Great narration and beautiful footage!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more @lawrencebeck4777 and thanks for watching. Hit subscribe of you haven't already, we've got more in the works.

@slimsqde7397 7 ай бұрын

awesome film, what a legend, he has a pure passion for surfing and that's what it's all about

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@jasonthompson5324 7 ай бұрын

Hardcore and humble go hand in hand well done fellas

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@captainamerica3531 7 ай бұрын

Pretty wild!

@SumNumber 7 ай бұрын

Interesting man ! Far from the days of Velzy-Jacob balsa wood with a redwood strip down the center at 8' 6 inch . Amazing waves . Thanks for the share. Cowabunga ! :O)

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @SumNumber, thanks for watching.

@bradsillasen1972 7 ай бұрын

Great interview and footage! Gotta love this guy.

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@tapeworm6093 7 ай бұрын

Makes All the other big wave spots seem like a cake walk

@petersterling5334 7 ай бұрын

This Film is Extremely Well done! Every aspect of the Editing, Shooting, Interviews and Flow is Class! Huge Respect to Twiggy! Definitely one of the Best Big Wave Riders in the History of Surfing!! Mahalo Pono

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@CliffsofHope 7 ай бұрын

Jaws wave, best wave ever:) 12:23.. EPIC DROP:) LOVE IT:) Well done Alan & TWIG:) LEGEND:)

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @CliffsofHope, thanks for watching!

@marcshelstead5355 7 ай бұрын

South Africa surfers some of the best big wave riders for sure

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@jonnyref3475 7 ай бұрын

Great to see and hear from Twiggy. A wonderful short film. Well done guys.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers and thanks for watching.

@toothnail605 7 ай бұрын

I remember one of the first Mavericks contests, Twiggy showed up no one knew him, he rode an 9 0" put on a clinic won and the rest is history lol. If your reading this Mr Baker ya got till you're 56.5 years old, after that yeah you can still charge the mack daddies but the mind body and spirit changes, and each year after that changes even more quickly, it's actually quiet trippy experiencing it all... Not saying ya can't charge till your 77, just saying there will be a change, it's just a reality so we all have to get in the prime time while we're in the the prime time. Peace and enjoy the moment

@williamlowe7718 7 ай бұрын

The wave at 1:24.... Absolutely epic!!!🤙🤙

@ryancuda45 7 ай бұрын

i really enjoy the way you lean into the dungeon, thanks for sharing

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching @ryancuda6698!

@AndroostaLange 7 ай бұрын

Ama-zing you all...

@astridoicata2594 7 ай бұрын

Wonderfuls waves !!!! To ready chapter 3th of Daniel's Book. 🎉❤🎉🎉❤❤

@darrellbarnes6905 7 ай бұрын

You blokes are unreal charged myself back in the day, but nothing like this. Mostly close outs 👍🏼🇦🇺👍🏼🍻

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @darrellbarnes6905, thanks for watching.

@gregacole 3 ай бұрын

Beautifully shot and edited. My South African friends I shared it with here in Sydney just loved it. Many of whom spoke of surfing The Transkei 30-40 years ago.

@NowNowTV 3 ай бұрын

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@icysurfer1 7 ай бұрын

Twig is a legend. Needless to say. Nice Guy too.

@bryan_garrick_little 7 ай бұрын

That was awesome 🤩 well done Alan and Will, great surf film! 👏🏽🤘🏽 made me fall in love with our epic home all over again ✨ 🇿🇦

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @bryan_garrick_little!

@johnwilliams2420 7 ай бұрын

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and Twiggy.

@pumpkinflipper5751 7 ай бұрын

Jesus Christ Loves You

@dhpds6074 6 ай бұрын

Twiggy! U are insane, absolute legend. Lot of respect for you🏴‍☠️

@GarthTimothy 7 ай бұрын

OG!!!! The real destroyer!

@addsy6396 7 ай бұрын

Amazing footage. Thanks for sharing

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@MrMatiasribeiro 7 ай бұрын

Wow Twiggy , that’s a lesson learn in time !!!

@rainbowbudgies1129 3 ай бұрын

Incredible!

@bewarethebear3319 7 ай бұрын

Love it. Keep on going brother. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@inobi30 7 ай бұрын

Sick!

@nathanielcalhoun2394 7 ай бұрын

@twiggy, those swells travel past Nigeria. They are the same swells that light up the left hand point breaks in Liberia and even the breaks on the southern side of Dakar in Senegal.

@MikeK6046 7 ай бұрын

This is GREAT stuff/ wonderful (also the editing/ music)!!! You and your group are on a completely different level compared to many who are surfing today. I surfed for about 40 years in S. CA but never surfed anything more than 8' waves (beyond that it typically became to challenging for me), based on this, I'm in total awe/ respect that you ride these types of waves/ conditions - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @MikeK6046, and thank you for watching.

@howdy1487 4 ай бұрын

I'm in my 50's and remember when The Bay and Makaha were the only big wave spots considered to be legit at least in the surf media. Todos Santos hadn't made the media then. Jeff Clark hadn't put Mavs on the map then. It seems so odd now, considering that big storms can happen just about anywhere and send swell to so many Continents' and Islands coasts. The difference is as stark as the change from analog to digital. It was cool to see the world open up. Cool to see so many people charging the new world.

@andrewguilfoyle382 7 ай бұрын

Great footage and a great surfer.Truly inspirational Twiggy

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @andrewguilfoyle382, thanks for watching.

@veitchimages 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant work Guys.... One day I hope to photograph this magic place.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @veitchimages, thank you for watching.

@nor_easterly 7 ай бұрын

Awesome vid. Adding context around the waves and the surfers really elevates your appreciation

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@showze21 3 ай бұрын

beautifully done

@rubenndeanpaulalws1177 6 ай бұрын

Boy, I like your style!!! You are the man!!! I'm a beginner in surfing and skateboarding, in my spare time I'm a bike... I'm your fan!!! My name is: Rubenn Dean Paul Alws "Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro" Brasil!!!

@surfwriter8461 7 ай бұрын

Nicely done production showing those awesome waves at Dungeons and some very impressive rides in there. Much respect. Now I'm curious about that spot mentioned briefly and with one clip from a distance showing this left break tube that goes on forever.

@dcxxx6850 6 ай бұрын

Super heavy place … really an awesome challenge for those who desire it.

@derekhynd 3 ай бұрын

Exceptional.

@jordiolsson 7 ай бұрын

Loved this, lekka video!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @jordiolsson, thanks for watching.

@raymarcov9401 7 ай бұрын

Hats off to these brave Warriors slaying these beautiful Giants !! Bad asses with balls of steel!! With practice I’d do it back in the day… so exciting to drop in on these waves.. what a rush!!

@jameswilson2815 7 ай бұрын

That was insane! I'm born and raised in Hawaii and surfed all my life. Never graduated to the 20 ft. club but I know what it takes to get there. Deep respect for you chargers. Stay safe. Aloha.😎🤙

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

@jameswilson2815 Thanks for watching!

@danielhalliburton 4 ай бұрын

Perfec Waves❤

@user-zw9fq5yf7r 7 ай бұрын

Love your work .someday I'll be there.in the mean time...

@scottc3165 7 ай бұрын

Even the cliff looks like a shark fin. That should be your first clue. Have fun boys, you can keep it! I'll watch.

@kenmarapese9085 7 ай бұрын

50! Awesome!

@blakepickering2247 7 ай бұрын

African legend

@leppie 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video, keep'em coming!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching @leppie

@brucewallner6753 7 ай бұрын

Big big bigger biggest love this guy….he’s 50!?!?! Says 5-10 more…. There’s a guy named Ron Barron…….late 60s very late….. my old roommate at backyards charging the biggest outer reefs north shore

@audbertovelez130 3 ай бұрын

dude,, you are amazing my brother... hay que tener cojones para correr esas olas.. amen bro!!! you rock brother.. heck yeah im 56, still ride👍👍👍... but not not like you do!!! far out brother

@BrolyRajang 7 ай бұрын

The wave is beautifull.🤙

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Juliette_4 6 ай бұрын

you are such an inspiration

@RalphIrvine 7 ай бұрын

Still has to be some spots on the west coast of Africa to be heard from

@LuizFin 7 ай бұрын

Amazing spot! Great waves and rides!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@matthewmc4363 7 ай бұрын

Danger knows his name. And relishes his no ducks given to his presence

@michaelsturdevant9196 3 ай бұрын

It's wonderful when old dudes realize they don't have to give up what they love.

@kentswarroom8919 7 ай бұрын

SOLID!!!!🫡😎

@bobbyg4100 5 ай бұрын

Great surfers thank you 🙏🏼

@bradnelson4778 7 ай бұрын

Your reasons for big wave surfing need to be pure in order to focus and be confident. A very small percentage on the planet have it - not me. Kudos to these guys as it is rolled up with an attitude to life - humble and self assured, but not egotistical.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

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@ricquebt1543 7 ай бұрын

Wow, that "cape" shot

@ryanbarry4916 7 ай бұрын

Exceptional...

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @ryanbarry4916, much appreciated and thanks for watching.

@MrRonnmaui 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff here! Very serious respect for that craft.

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@jamiejupiter4503 7 ай бұрын

Great video guys!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @jamiejupiter4503, thanks for watching.

@westwalnutrecords 7 ай бұрын

I always looked at dungeons like it's a better and longer Mavericks

@richnez2721 7 ай бұрын

Mad respect

@trevorw3233 7 ай бұрын

Thank you NowNowtv. Just found your channel! Its epic! New sub. Keep up the stellar work!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Trevor, stoked to have you on board. Stand by for some new projects soon,

@JaiEarnshaw7825 7 ай бұрын

sick twiggy is the man

@Randomoter 7 ай бұрын

AVG and Willis. This is fantastic work.

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Cheers @Randomoter!

@theoutsider6191 7 ай бұрын

This story rings my bell 🙂 I'm 50 myself this year and still love what's referred to as extreme skiing, but I think of it as free ride, park and fun 🙂 I can however tell my reaction time is just slightly slower now at my age, I've noticed my timing on really big jumps in park is not as sharp as it once was. Always thought I would need to stop in my early 50s, but just don't want to give it up 🙂 Keep charging!!

@NowNowTV 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching @theoutsider6191

@theoutsider6191 7 ай бұрын

@@NowNowTV And thanks for making this kind of film, I used to surf a bit in off season myself but its too far away now sadly 😞 But I have loads of respect for the guys that paddle these insane waves. Had a day out at Ulus in Bali some years back that was double head at times, and the experience of getting dragged by a couple of big sets at Temples as they were coming up in size does humble you for sure!!