It’s an absolute miracle everyone made it out alive. However, things would have looked much different had the Skull-Base water safety crew not been there, risking their own lives for others. And for that, we commend the Skull-Base water safety crew. Next time you guys are in town, the beers are on us.
“There was just chaos,” explained the rattled Maui local and big-wave charger, Zane Schweitzer. “Boards, skis, and people just yard sale’d everywhere. A few boys were right up against the rocks.” In addition to this horrifying cleanup set, there’s a handful of other moments of utter savagery. It’s hands-down the most frightening wipeout reel you’ll see all day.