Half Moon Bay's legendary surf break and big wave surfers have quite a following, and rightfully so. It's fierce out there.
Watching Mavericks for some on Friday was a bucket list day. Whether on the water, off a boat, on a screen or through a fence or binoculars, people everywhere were drawn to the power of Mavericks, a perfect huge wave that makes even the bravest surfers shudder.
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