The indigenous people call it Pororoca which roughly translates to “Big Roar” but surfer Serginho Laus calls it an inland surfing paradise. Serginho is one of the few that has mastered the challenges of surfing this Amazonian tidal bore, including the bouancy of fresh water, debris (sometimes entire trees) and the occasional snake or piranaha:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....