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Mavericks Surf Contest

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Santa Cruz Surfer Wins Mavericks Big Wave Contest

Mother Nature saved the best for last, with some of the largest swells of the day arriving during the final heat of Sunday’s Mavericks Invitational big wave surfing contest.

2013/01/20

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Mavericks Surf Contest Set For Sunday

Organizers of the world-renowned Mavericks Invitational surf contest decided Wednesday that conditions are right to hold the contest this weekend, according to multiple media outlets.

2013/01/16

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Window For Mavericks Surf Contest To Open Nov. 9

The opening of the big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks near Half Moon Bay is scheduled for Nov. 9, surfer and organizer Jeff Clark said.

2012/11/01

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Mavericks Organizers Expect Another Year Without Big Wave Surfing Contest

The Mavericks big-wave surfing contest probably will not happen this year, contest director Jeff Clark said Wednesday.

2012/03/22

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About the Bay: Dark Side Of Santa Cruz Surfing Scene Exposed

Amid growing anticipation of the Mavericks Surf Contest, the case of a former Maverick’s champion is among those shining a spotlight on an unhealthy element of the local surfing scene: methamphetamine abuse.

2012/03/05

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Gerard Butler Describes Near Drowning During Filming Of Mavericks Movie

Gerard Butler admitted making the movie “Of Mavericks And Men” about big wave surfer Jay Moriarty put him literally out of his depth more than once.

2012/01/12

Surfers ride wave during Mavericks Surf Competition, Half Moon Bay. (AP)

Mavericks Surfers Test The Waters As Contest Window Opens

Big wave surfers have descended upon the California coast for the Mavericks Surf Contest and are thrilled about the conditions.

2012/01/07

Surfers ride wave during Mavericks Surf Competition, Half Moon Bay. (AP)

Mavericks Big Wave Contest Window Opens; No Free Viewing

The three-month window for the Mavericks big wave surfing contest is open until March 31.

2012/01/02

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Mavericks Surf Contest Window Delayed Until January 1st

The opening of the big-wave surfing contest at Mavericks has been delayed by a month, organizers for the event announced Wednesday.

2011/11/30

Chris Bertish of South Africa, surfs a giant wave during the final heat of the Mavericks surf contest Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, in Half Moon Bay. Bertish won the tournament. (AP)

With New Permit, Mavericks Surf Contest Avoids Wipeout

Just when it looked like the Mavericks surf contest had suffered its final bad break, a new wave of cooperation has surfers looking to the horizon.

2011/09/22

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