From: GRINDTV
The Dream Tour's new format this season is in effect at the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo. The top 16 on the tour are directly into round 2. This new format has created some controversy this year, some like it, and some don't.
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..