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MAVERICKS AWARDS HIGHLIGHTED A SEASON OF FEARLESS TALENT

Shane Dorian Cleans House; Savannah Shaughnessy Awarded with Female Performance Award HALF MOON BAY, CA (April 13, 2012) –The 2011/2012 Mavericks Awards honored the fearless big wave surfers who charged the massive liquid mountains at the infamous Mavericks break throughout this past season.  The awards recognized their achievements by showcasing … Learn More

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MAVERICKS INVITATIONAL CONTEST WINDOW CLOSES SATURDAY

Organizers Shift Focus To Mavericks Festival & Inaugural Mavericks Awards HALF MOON BAY, CA (March 27, 2012) – The Mavericks Invitational holding period closes this week, and though there is a current storm system in place, the likelihood of contest worthy conditions hitting the break by the 31st is very … Learn More

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KQED: Science of Big Waves

The monster waves at Mavericks attract big wave surfers from around the world. But what exactly makes these Half Moon Bay waves so big?

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What’s Happening at The Festival

The 2012 Mavericks Festival Mother Nature may not have given us the waves we needed for a contest this year, but that doesn’t mean we let the season end with a whimper. We’re throwing a party, rain or shine, and you’re invited! What’s Up? Gates open at 9:00 a.m. on … Learn More

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HMB REVIEW: There’s more than meets the eye at Mavericks

All eyes are on Half Moon Bay this time of year as some of the world’s most elite big-wave surfers and countless fans await announcement of the Mavericks surf contest. Mavericks has given a lot to this community – everything from adding tourist dollars to the local economy to providing world-class surfing. Learn More

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SURFER: A New Vision For Mavericks

The Mavericks Invitational is back, but it won’t look as it did before. The usual gallery at Pillar Point, where tens of thousands would line the cliffs and scale the bluffs for the best perspective, are now completely off-limits to spectators. Learn More

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2011/2012 Heat Selection

The random heat selection happened on Friday night at the Mavericks Invitational Opening Ceremony party held at The Old Princeton Landing in Princeton by the sea. Check out the match ups! Learn More

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THE MAVERICKS FESTIVAL

Located on the grounds of the Oceano Hotel & Harbor Village, is the place to be to watch the contest via satellite, meet the surfers, enjoy music, food and the watch official Awards Ceremony. Come attend this exclusive event! Learn More

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THE MAVERICKS AWARDS

How can we make the greatest big wave surfing contest even better? Simple. Throw an awards ceremony to top off the end of an epic season. Every year the sport of big wave surfing witnesses a push of progress, raising the level of performance in one of the world’s most … Learn More

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Event Day Details

The waves at Mavericks break ½ mile offshore, hardly visible from the tiny stretch of beach at the end of Pillar Point.  This year, due to environmental and safety concerns, there will be no public access to Pillar Point, the beach or the bluffs during the competition.

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Local Knowledge

Pillar Point harbor is a working fisherman’s harbor protected by a breakwater. Nearby are several local restaurants, small shops, and beach walks. This town has been a SF tourist destination since the early 1900s. Learn More

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MAVERICKS INVITATIONAL OPENING DAY TO BEGIN JANUARY 1st

List of Invited Competitors and Honorary Chairman Announced HALF MOON BAY, CA (December 1, 2011) – A lackluster early season for big waves at Mavericks has convinced Mavericks Invitational organizers to move the contest window from January 1 to March 31, 2012. “It’s a new year for our group, with … Learn More