Some pics from Maverick's yesterday...
The weather has been absolutely PERFECT... the high here yesterday was 70* with not a cloud in the sky, which led to some AMAZING photos.
The 24 at the start of the day...
Tyler Smith of U.S. competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay, California February 7, 2006.
Eraldo Gueiros of Brazil competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay in California February 7, 2006.
Peter Mel of the U.S. competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay in California February 7, 2006.
Tyler Smith rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.
Evan Slater rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.(
And the man who won...
Grant Baker, left, rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2006.
Grant Baker of South Africa celebrates with his trophy after winning the Mavericks surfing competition in Half Moon Bay, California February 7, 2006. Twenty-four surfers competed in the contest with waves between 30-45 feet to win the $30,000 top prize. The competition off California's Half Moon Bay attracts big-wave surfers from around the world, who attempt to catch and successfully ride waves as tall as 35 feet (11 metres) that are propelled by winter swells traveling the Pacific Ocean. Baker won $30,000 for scoring best among 24 surfers.
Flippin' sweet.
The whole slide show can be seen here. :) Photos 4-17.
The 24 at the start of the day...
Tyler Smith of U.S. competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay, California February 7, 2006.
Eraldo Gueiros of Brazil competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay in California February 7, 2006.
Peter Mel of the U.S. competes in the Maverick's surf contest at Half Moon Bay in California February 7, 2006.
Tyler Smith rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.
Evan Slater rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006.(
And the man who won...
Grant Baker, left, rides a big wave during the Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Feb. 7, 2006.
Grant Baker of South Africa celebrates with his trophy after winning the Mavericks surfing competition in Half Moon Bay, California February 7, 2006. Twenty-four surfers competed in the contest with waves between 30-45 feet to win the $30,000 top prize. The competition off California's Half Moon Bay attracts big-wave surfers from around the world, who attempt to catch and successfully ride waves as tall as 35 feet (11 metres) that are propelled by winter swells traveling the Pacific Ocean. Baker won $30,000 for scoring best among 24 surfers.
Flippin' sweet.
The whole slide show can be seen here. :) Photos 4-17.
