The Unknown Rider

In Vert Magazine, the February/March 2010 edition, Jose Otavio is featured as the unknown rider, with a elusive commentary: (translation) «Many didn´t know who he was and had difficulty in recognizing his name, but Jose Otavio is a quiet brazilian that came to give a show in portuguese waters. His performance in Sumol Nazare Special Edition was flawless, flying high in the leap like it was nothing, something that is not often to the portuguese eye. He became the special rider in the contest and confirmed his big wave rider surf. His fellow riders unanimously said that he was the winner.»