From: GRINDTV
Highlights from the 2007 US Open of Surfing Womens Contest. Featured riders include Sally Fitzgibbons, Sofia Mulanovich, Courtney Conologue, Karina Petroni and the 2007 US Open Women's champion Stephanie Gilmore.
Hollywood producers only expected a few minor challenges when giving the story of legendary big-wave surfer, Jay Moriarty, the green-light. Clearly, they underestimated the task at hand.
The 55-foot "Huli Cat" nearly capsized at Mavericks, off the coast of Half Moon Bay, Calif. Photo: Frank Quirarte
Back in December, during early filming, actor Gerard Butler nearly drowned after being caught inside by a set of 25-foot waves. He endured a frightening two-wave hold-down, and..