From: Chris Mauro
It was one of the most spectacular days in U.S. Open Surfing History as the biggest swell in years slammed Huntington Beach just in time for the Round of 24, featuring 9X World Champion Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Mick Fanning and more...
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..