Nic Vaughan at Todos Santos - 2016 Billabong Ride of the Year Entry

Nic Vaughan connects with a late afternoon set wave at Isla de Todos Santos, Baja California Norte, Mexico.

Nic Vaughan at Mavericks - 2016 TAG Heuer Wipeout Entry

Nic Vaughan tests the aerodynamic lift capabilities of his big wave gun on a windy takeoff but crashes and burns.

Nic Vaughan at Maverick's 2 - 2016 TAG Heuer Wipeout Entry

Nic Vaughan goes hard into the offshore winds and takes flight in spectacular fashion on February 4, 2016. Video by Dan Norkunas.

Nic Vaughan Takes Bomb and Beating

Nic Vaughan charges into a bomb at Todos Santos, but suffers a heavy wipeout.

Clean-Up Set Kicks Off Heat 1 in Mexico

Nic Vaughan makes an attempt and the following wave catches his fellow competitors off guard to begin the Todos Santos Challenge.

Nic Vaughan at Mavericks 2 - 2016 Billabong Ride of the Year Entry

Nic Vaughan is seen from the cliff angle at Maverick's, California on October 28, 2015. Video by Shannon Reporting.