2009 Surfer Poll Awards

Top honors were awarded to Kelly Slater, Stephanie Gilmore and "Still Filthy" last night at the 37th annual SURFER Poll and Video Awards presented by American Suzuki and Ultimate Wave Tahiti. While each category boasted exceptionally talented nominees, a good cross-section of the old and new guard was honored while there was an obvious shake up in the Polls for both men and women.http://www.redbullsurfing.com/

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Massive Surf and Movie Making Leads to Mayhem at Mavericks

The 55-foot boat gets stuck inside...on purpose.

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..