Thousands of people descended on Half Moon Bay, Calif., Friday to watch 24 of the world’s best big wave surfers compete. The surfers braved 40-foot faces before Grant “Twiggy” Baker of South Africa was crowned winner.
Peter Mel rides a wave during the second heat of round one of Mavericks Invitational on January 24. in Half Moon Bay, California.
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Tyler Fox rides a wave during the second heat of round one of Mavericks Invitational on Jan. 24 in Half Moon Bay, California.
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Tyler Fox rides a wave during the second heat of round one of Mavericks Invitational on Jan. 24 in Half Moon Bay, California.
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Tyler Fox rides a wave during the second heat of round one of Mavericks Invitational on Jan. 24 in Half Moon Bay, California.
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