Jeff Clark

Mavericks Pioneer

One of the most noteworthy big-wave surfers, famous for
surfing Mavericks alone for 15 years before it was widely
discovered by the big-wave surfing community.

Heather Hamilton

WSL & ISA Big Wave Judge

WSL/ISA International Surfing Judge who has been judging surfing events all over the world since 2009. Member of the judging panel at the Big Wave events in Nazare, Puerto Escondido, and Jaws. Currently resides on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. 

Darryl "Flea"
Virostko

Three Time Mavericks Contest Winner.

A professional “big-wave” surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He is a 3-time Maverick’s competition winner. Virostko appears as himself in the surfing films Riding Giants, Step Into Liquid, and Billabong Odyssey.

Fred Pompermayer

Internationally Renowned Big Wave Photographer

Internationally renowned and award winning photographer, Fred’s photos have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide. Dedicated to shooting Big Wave Surfing and Adventure sports globally for more than a decade.

Tyler Fox

Ocean Athlete & Environmental Advocate

Hailing from the cold water and powerful waves of Santa Cruz, California and begining his Mavericks debut back in 1999, Tyler has been dedicated to the power and allure of Mavericks for over twenty years and has earned multiple final appearances in the Mavericks Invitational Big Wave Contest. CEO & founder of Santa Cruz Waves, and is a surfing ambassador for Save The Waves

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