Mavericks
Mavericks
Mavericks, another really obvious choice for Eric who charged the notorious North Californian big wave spot for the first time a couple of winters ago, especially when you take into consideration the totally hostile nature of Half Moon Bay, the cliffs, the cold water, the rocky outcrops, the thickest of lips and threat of Great White sharks. It’s unquestionably a must-surf spot for anyone who considers themself a big wave paddle surfer. And much like Pipeline, Eric highlights the dangers of the crowded line-up and the added risks that result from battling for position. We’ve come a long way since Jeff Clark’s solo sessions out at Half Moon Bay, but Eric adds, “The real difference with Pipeline is that you can be held down for consecutive waves and wind up being smashed into the rocks…” It’s another wave that has claimed lives, with Hawaii’s Mark Foo drowning there in 1994 and more recently Kauaian charger Sion Milosky in 2011.
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