From: Quiksilver Surf
This year, Mark Healey is bringing us weekly updates from Waimea as we wait for The Eddie. In this weeks update, Update 6, Mark Healey catches up with Kelly Slater to talk about how winning The Eddie compares to his other wins.Check out Quiksilver.com/eddie for more videos. And don't forget to sign up for text alerts at Quiksilver.com/eddie so you get the update when the contest goes.
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..