Reviewed by Pennell Paugh

May 6, 2024 (San Diego)-- World surfing champions Milton and Michael Willis share their love for riding waves of any size in their latest book, 100 Foot Wave: The Official Book. Their book provides a deeper understanding of the hows, whys, and dangers of this exciting discipline. For the Willis brothers, who grew up in San Diego's North County and Hawaii, riding big waves is a spiritual practice. They share the rigors and dangers of the sport, as well as the spiritual highs.

Their book is comprehensive, covering:

• Contest winners and who really rode the biggest waves
• How boards are designed and made, along with the development of surfing equipment innovations
• The best places to find waves and how to train for riding a big wave
• Notable male and female surfers and their contributions to the sport, and
• Commemorations of those who have died while surfing.