From: surfermag
Surfing America, the national governing body for surfing in the USA, is proud to bring the 6th annual SIMA Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier, August 25-30, 2009.
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..