It was arguably the largest wave ever windsurfed, and it was ridden by a 19-year old who first surfed Pe'ahi just one month earlier.

"...the wave ripped off both flippers and the leash wrapped tight around his legs. He got flogged."

Between photographing beautiful yet formidable waves, Ray Collins likes to unwind with a Rear Naked Choke hold.

Don't call them travel restrictions. What Aussie surfers are experiencing is enforced planning for the next Indo boat trip. Don't waste a moment!