Greenlight Given For The 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest
January 10, 2008
PRESS RELEASE
Greenlight Alert! Legendary surfer and Contest Director Jeff Clark has officially called The 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest® for 8 a.m. on Saturday January 12th. For the first time in Mavericks Contest history, Mother Nature will deliver a Contest-worthy swell during the official waiting period over a weekend. Support from the County of San Mateo, the City of Half Moon Bay and numerous Contest partners will make this historic day possible.
Surfers will compete for a total prize purse of $75,000 and the title of 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest® Champion. The 2008 Champion will be presented with $30,000 grand prize, a limited edition REACTOR watch, and a one-of-a kind, hand-shaped Jeff Clark surfboard.
Mavericks organizers are encouraging fans to view the free, live webcast of the Contest from the comfort of their own homes at www.myspace.com/maverickssurf or to attend the special live viewing party at AT&T Park in San Francisco, with webcast footage displayed on the giant AT&T stadium screen. Given the difficulty of seeing the event from shore, these alternatives represent the best viewing options for Mavericks fans. The groundbreaking webcast will feature multiple cameras and, for the first time, close-up shots of all the action on the water from a wireless jet ski cam.
All-day Tickets for the AT&T Park viewing party will include in-and-out privileges and can be purchased for $20 in advance at www.attpark.com, or for $25 on Saturday at AT&T Park.
WHEN:
January 12 - 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (t.b.d. weather permitting)
7:30 a.m. - Media boat (Huli Cat) scheduled to depart from "H" dock
8:00 a.m. - Contest begins (four first round heats)
11:30 a.m. - Semi-finals begin (2 heats)
1:30 p.m. - Finals begin (1 heat)
3:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony (on beach)
WHERE:
Mavericks Surf Break - Half Moon Bay, Calif.
WHO:
MAVERICKS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2008 INVITEES:
Matt Ambrose, Grant "Twiggy" Baker, Ion Banner, Ross Clark-Jones, Kenny Collins, Randy Cone, Danilo Couto, Shane Desmond, Brock Little, Greg Long, Josh Loya, Garrett McNamara, Peter Mel, Shawn Rhodes, Ryan Seelbach, Evan Slater, Tyler Smith, Russell Smith, Jamie Sterling, Anthony Tashnick, Darryl " Flea" Virostko, Grant Washburn, John Whittle and Zach Wormhoudt
INITATIVES:
In partnership with Clif Bar, The 2008 Mavericks Surf Contest® will again be "climate-neutral." The Contest will be powered by a bio-diesel generator, and numerous eco-stations will be placed throughout the venue. For more information on the numerous environmental initiatives that are underway, please visit www.maverickssurf.com.
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