January 23, 2011 : – - A Southern California surfer by the name of Jacob Trette was found face down in the water after reportedly being caught inside when a large set came through at Maverick’s. Trette was reportedly not breathing and unresponsive when found. Fortunately his rescuers, including a nearby kayaker and surf photographer Russell [...]

Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Contest To Run This Saturday At Half Moon Bay

Save The Waves Environmental NonProfit Organization Releases “Surfonomics” Study on Mavericks Surf Break In Half Moon Bay, California.

It’s official – The 2009 Mavericks Surf Contest waiting period has begun. On Tuesday, more than two-dozen of the best big-wave surfers from around the world, along with their families, friends and media, assembled on the beach at Pillar Point to celebrate the opening of the new 2009 Contest season.

Rumors that the popular Mavericks Surf Contest could be wiped out by the economic downturn are still premature. But event organizers won't deny the difficulty locking in sponsors — and haven't completely ruled out scratching the event this year.