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MAVERICK'S SURF CONTEST BACK ON FOR 2009
California's only big-wave invite-only contest garners sponsorship for next year
By: Marcus Sanders
SURF NEWS MAVERICK'S SURF CONTEST BACK ON FOR 2009
December 22, 2008
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After rumors of possibly falling victim to the bad economy, it was just announced that the Maverick's Surf Contest will return in 2009. The contest's waiting period starts January first, and it's offering an impressive $75,000 prize purse.
 
"We're all stoked to be back for another year," says contest director Jeff Clark. "No matter what else is going on in the world, Maverick's will be here. The season looks promising; as we've already seen some major swells roll through Half Moon Bay. The perfect contest day we're looking for will bring a northwest groundswell between 18 and 20 feet and perfect conditions for the surfers, judges and spectators."
The 24 contestants receive the green light alert and have just 24 hours to arrive for the event. The international roster of invited surfers consists of, in alphabetical order: Matt Ambrose, Ben Andrews, Grant Baker, Ion Banner, Chris Bertish, Carlos Burle, Kenny Collins, Shane Desmond, Nathan Fletcher, Brock Little, Greg Long, Josh Loya, Peter Mel, Shawn Rhodes, Ryan Seelbach, Evan Slater, Tyler Smith, Jamie Sterling, Anthony Tashnick, Darryl Virostko, Grant Washburn, Dave Wassell, Tim West, Zach Wormhoudt.

Also named were the 15 alternates, in order of priority: Alex Martins, Danilo Couto, Mark Healey, Tyler Fox, Rusty Long, Nic Lamb, Jamie Mitchell, Mike Gerhardt, Russell Smith, Kealii Mamala, Garrett McNamara, Andrew Marr, Lawton Smith, John Whittle, Colin Dwyer.

This year, the invitees will compete for a cool $75,000 prize purse broken down as follows: $30,000 for first place, $12,000 for second place, $7,500 for third place, $3,500 for fourth, $2,500 for fifth and $1,500 for sixth place.

(Contest sponsors include Jim Beam® Bourbon, Moose Guen and Jane Sutherland of MVision, Clif Bar & Co., the Bay Club, The Corporate Law Group, Vertical Response, Surfer Magazine, Sam's Chowder House, Stormsurf.com, Capture Technologies, and Jeff Clark Surfboards.)
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