Mavericks: Everest of the Seas

Mavericks: Everest of the Seas

The many moods of Mavericks -- the world-famous big wave break just off Half Moon Bay -- will be the subject of a unique art exhibit featuring the finest work of a group of local professional photographers who have devoted their lives to capturing the decisive moments of action at the legendary surf spot. Ed Grant, Coastal Arts League member and Mavericks photographer, has assembled the most spectacular images from the cutting-edge photojournalists who risk life and limb to document the wave's intense man-against-the-sea drama and obsessive lifestyle of Maverick's elite riders. Both the shooters and the surfers who challenge the break on its most extreme days will make a rare one-time public appearance. This collection of brilliant images is sure to give you the visual ride of your life and views from the top of the watery world! The event is open to the public and admission is free. A portion of the proceeds from sales of photographs and books will help support the Half Moon Bay High School Surf Club.

Meet the Maverick’s legends on Saturday, February 21 from 3 - 8:00 pm at the Coastal Arts League Gallery, 300 Main St., Half Moon Bay

Doug Acton – has shot Mavericks from his jet ski on every major day the wave has broken since 1995. Coach, Half Moon Bay Surf Team, author/photographer, Inside Mavericks, Portrait of a Monster Wave

Frank Quirarte - Surfing Magazine Senior Photographer -- Mavericks Water Patrol

Don Montgomery – MAVSURFER photographer, his award winning photographs have appeared in all major surfing magazine. Honored in 2005 at the Billabong Global Big Wave Awards for capturing the largest wave ridden in the Paddle-In-Category.

Aric Crabb - capturing Jeff Clark on a bomb, January 1, 2003 remains of the great Mavericks photos. Currently a staff photographer with the Oakland Tribune news organization. Clients include The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated and SURFING Magazine.

Jeff Clark - one of the most noteworthy and respected big wave surfers, famous for surfing Mavericks alone for 15 years before it was widely discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Contest director, Mavericks Surf Contest

Grant Washburn - writer/filmmaker/surfer who has worked on hundreds of surfing projects. He has competed & finished in the finals or semis in all of the competitions at Mavericks

Ryan Seelbach – An all-time Mavericks charger - has advanced to the semifinals in the last three contests, finishing 12th, ninth and seventh, respectively.

Bruce Jenkins - Bruce Jenkins–sportswriter for the San Francisco Chronicle and author/editor of many surfing books

Mavericks: Everest of the Seas show dates..................
Show Open: February 13th 2009..........................
Reception: February 21st 2009 from 3 to 8 PM...
Show Closes: March 90th 2009.........................
.......................................................... Location: Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum 300 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA