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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instanceOf big-wave surfing competition
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
leashes
wetsuits
famousFor challenging reef break
powerful, cold-water waves
hazard long hold-downs
shallow reef
strong currents
heldAt Mavericks surf break NERFINISHED
locatedIn Half Moon Bay, California NERFINISHED
United States of America
surface form: United States
mediaCoverage online surf media
sports television networks
surfing magazines
notableFor dangerous big-wave conditions
massive winter swells
participantType professional surfers
specialist big-wave surfers
reputation one of the most challenging big-wave contests in the world
prestigious invitation-only competition
requires tow-in or paddle big-wave skills
risk drowning
serious injury
safetyMeasures mandatory flotation vests for competitors
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
often exceeds 25 feet
weatherDependency requires favorable wind conditions
requires large winter swells

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Half Moon Bay, California knownFor Mavericks big-wave surfing event