From: Chris Mauro
In 1985 Tom Curren defeated Mark Occhilupo in the semifinals at Bells Beach to win his first of three world championships. The clash escalated tensions in the cold war between the USA and Oz...and this year they're having a rematch.
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..