From: Chris Mauro
Day 9 of the Rip Curl Pro Search event is when the officials, fans and surfers found exactly what they were hoping for, as perfect waves came pouring into Supertubos. The result was some of the best action of the entire season...
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..