In 1992, Mavericks became better known to the world of surfing following an article in Surfer magazine where they called it "the voodoo wave". Between 1975 and 1989 not many surfers had the bravery to conquer the powerful waves but a man names Jeff Clark. Clarks dedication to these waves have been the end of his days. The waves at mavericks are truly "mean and beautiful". This amazing surf spot is located at the northern tip of Half Moon Bad, Northern California 40 minutes south of San Fransisco, with its cold heavy water breaking down over punishing rocky bottom with shifting currents and frequently visited by great white sharks there isnt much room for failure. Mavericks reputation as a dangerous wave grew in December 1994 when Mark Foo, big wave rider from Hawaii, sadly lost his life on a comparativel small 15-18 ft day following an flight from Oahu with Ken Bradshaw.
surfing down a wave on the break at Mavericks
My brother lives very close to Half Moon Bay! (though he doesn't surf...though perhaps he should). I didn't realize that there was good surfing in this part of California. The water must be freezing! Again, great pictures and an interesting post.
ReplyDeleteMy friend's aunt lives in Half Moon Bay! (but I doubt she surfs). Anyway, that's always been an area I've been interested in visiting. It's crazy that the waves are that size!!
ReplyDeleteyea i still cant believe how people can ride waves that big especially when the water is freezing
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