2004/05 Mavericks Surf Contest

Paddle-in Big Wave contest
Mavericks, California, USA
7 January - 31 March 2006

www.maverickssurf.com 

PADDLE OUT, PRAYER AND CELEBRATION TO KICK OFF THE 2006 MAVERICKS SURF CONTEST® 

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 22 December, 2005 : - - On Saturday, January 7th, the 2006 Mavericks Surf Contest® holding period will officially commence with a ceremonial prayer and paddle-out followed by a kick-off celebration. In a symbolic show of respect for the ocean and tradition, surfers will paddle-out to the break, form a circle, join hands and pray for a safe and successful event.

After, all will join together for a celebration and announcements about the contest such as heat selection, partnerships, and more. The opening ceremony event is not open to the public, but media and invited guests are welcome. Food and beverages will be provided courtesy of Ono Grill.

WHEN: January 7, 2006 - Prayer and Paddle-Out (2 p.m.); Opening Celebration (3-7 p.m.)

WHERE: Prayer and Paddle-Out – Mavericks Surf Break

Celebration – Harbor House Convention Center in Princeton-by-the-Sea, 346 Princeton Ave., Half Moon Bay, Calif.

WHO: Contest organizers will attend and be available for interviews including: Mavericks legend and Contest Director Jeff Clark, Mavericks surfers Russell Smith, Jake Wormhoudt, Grant Washburn, Ryan Seelbach, Zach Wormhoudt, Evan Slater, Matt Ambrose, Troy Virostko and others to be confirmed. VIPs and media are also invited.

WHY: The opening ceremony will celebrate the start of the 2006 contest season and will also be the first chance to get details on competitor heat selection, sponsors and other important contest information.

HOW: Media interested in attending should contact Dawn (dboeckermann@snlc.net) or Hilary (hcraven@snlc.net) at SnL Communications, (310) 996-0239

About Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC:

Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC is a partnership between surfing legend Jeff Clark and San Francisco-based sports management and marketing firm Evolve Sports, LLC. Mavericks Surf Ventures produces The Mavericks Surf Contest® and offers apparel and other licensed merchandise under the Mavericks™ brand. Coined as "the wave beyond," Mavericks™ inspires hardcore athletes to face the unpredictably raw power of Mother Nature, and stirs the souls of those who aspire to challenge their own limits. On a date to be determined on 24-hours' notice during the winter season of 2006, 24 invited surfers will battle to determine the next Champion of The Mavericks Surf Contest®.

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For more information contact;-

Dawn Boeckermann
dboeckermann@snlc.net

Keir J. Beadling
Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC
maverickssurf@evolve-sports.com
www.maverickssurf.com  

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