It is on!

The call has gone out, around the world, to the 24 men selected for the 2006 MAVERICKS SURF CONTEST. The chosen must be here by 8am Tuesday morning for a chance at $50,000 in prize money and for the recognition as conqueror of the Mavericks.

Big-wave surfing may be one of the most dangerous of sports and the Maverick’s Surf Contest, at Half Moon Bay, may be the most feared of all surf contests in the world.

The water is frigid and these massive waves could tower at 50 feet. The currents are dangerous and if a surfer were to wipeout he could be pushed 50 feet under with only seconds to recover before the next wave might push him back down.

Over 30,000 spectators are expected to descend on Half Moon Bay. MAVERICKS live cam at Mavsurfer.