Surfing New Zealand: A Day in the Life

Surfing in the secluded, isolated and pristine bay of Mimiwhangata, NZ is the perfect stomping ground for upcoming groms Elliot Paerata-Reid, and Paul & Joe Moretti. Warm waters, golden sand and uncrowded waves (the only crowds here have four legs) make surfing in the far North a uniquely New Zealand experience. seventhwave.co.nz

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Massive Surf and Movie Making Leads to Mayhem at Mavericks

The 55-foot boat gets stuck inside...on purpose.

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..