From: surfermag
Highlights from Day 1 of the 2009 Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure. Check out nike6pierpressure.com for more highlights and event photos. Sign up for the online giveaway for a chance to win Hurley and Nike 6.0 gear.
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..