From: North Shore Highlights 2007
After a week of competition it all comes down to the final day of the Pipeline Masters. Surf conditions force the event coordinators to move the contest to Off the Wall and four regular footers make the finals after favorites Slater and Irons are eliminated earlier in the day. Check it Out! Brought to you by the US Navy.
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..