Mavericks big-wave surfing event
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Mavericks big-wave surfing event is a renowned big-wave surfing competition held off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California, famous for its massive, powerful winter swells that attract elite surfers from around the world.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
big-wave surfing competition
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sporting event ⓘ surfing contest ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Mavericks surf spot NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attracts | elite big-wave surfers ⓘ |
| audience | global surfing community ⓘ |
| bodyOfWater | Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contingency | can be postponed or canceled due to unsafe conditions ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | iconic event in big-wave surfing culture ⓘ |
| economicImpact | benefits local businesses during event window ⓘ |
| equipment |
big-wave surfboards
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leashes ⓘ wetsuits ⓘ |
| famousFor |
challenging reef break
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powerful, cold-water waves ⓘ |
| hazard |
long hold-downs
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shallow reef ⓘ strong currents ⓘ |
| heldAt | Mavericks surf break NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Half Moon Bay, California
NERFINISHED
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| mediaCoverage |
online surf media
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sports television networks ⓘ surfing magazines ⓘ |
| notableFor |
dangerous big-wave conditions
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massive winter swells ⓘ |
| participantType |
professional surfers
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specialist big-wave surfers ⓘ |
| reputation |
one of the most challenging big-wave contests in the world
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prestigious invitation-only competition ⓘ |
| requires | tow-in or paddle big-wave skills ⓘ |
| risk |
drowning
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serious injury ⓘ |
| safetyMeasures |
mandatory flotation vests for competitors
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use of personal watercraft for rescues ⓘ |
| season | winter ⓘ |
| selection | invited surfers based on big-wave performance ⓘ |
| sport | surfing ⓘ |
| tourismImpact | attracts visitors to Half Moon Bay ⓘ |
| waterTemperature | cold ⓘ |
| waveHeight |
can exceed 50 feet in extreme conditions
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often exceeds 25 feet ⓘ |
| weatherDependency |
requires favorable wind conditions
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requires large winter swells ⓘ |
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