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Mavericks Invitational 2013

Photos, video and updates from participants, spectators and fans of the Super Bowl of big wave surfing in Half Moon Bay, Jan. 20, 2013.

  1. Peter Mel of Santa Cruz, veteran of each of the Mavericks big wave contests since 1999, charged his way to the victory stand Sunday, in a final heat that included two other Santa Cruz locals--Zach Wormhoudt and Shawn Dollar. ( @Dan Coyro / Sentinel) #mavericksinvitational #mavericks #mavs #surf #bigwaves
    Santa Cruz Sentinel
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 20:37:54
  2. Santa Cruz's Peter Mel gets day in the sun at Mavericks
    Click photo to enlarge PRINCETON-BY-THE-SEA -- Even if the wave heights didn't break any records for the 2013 Mavericks Invitational, fan...
    By Stephen BaxterSanta Cruz Sentinel
  3. Breaking: Peter Mel wins Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest
    PRINCETON-BY-THE-SEA -- Peter Mel won the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest, a 24-competitor Big Wave World Tour event, at the...
    Sentinel staff report
  4. surfline
    Surfline @surfline
    The final is now complete at the #MavsInvitational, stay tuned for the awards ceremony: surfl.in/W8Pzc4
    Sun, Jan 20 2013 15:23:26
  5. surfline
    Surfline @surfline
    Into the finals at the #MavsInvitational: @peter_mel, Shawn Dollar, Greg Long, Alex Martins, Mark Healey and @ZWormhoudt
    Sun, Jan 20 2013 14:06:32
  6. sbaxter_sc
    Stephen Baxter@sbaxter_sc
    Looks like Santa Cruzans Peter Mel, Shawn Dollar in final #mavericks #scsnews
    Sun, Jan 20 2013 13:18:07
  7. sbaxter_sc
    Stephen Baxter@sbaxter_sc
    Semi 2 is Tashnick, Alex martins, twiggy baker, Wormhoudt, Greg long, Ryan Augenstein #mavericksinvitational #mavericks
    Sun, Jan 20 2013 13:02:53
  8. WOW...I can't believe it, after 20 years of taking his licks out at Mavs, my mate Pete Mel FINALLY takes the win and gets the recognition he deserves! Congratulations braddah!!!
    Christiaan "Otter" Bailey
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 18:59:49
  9. Thousands of people turn out to watch Mavericks Invitational surf contest
    ksbwtv
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    Thu, Jan 24 2013 13:57:38
  10. #mavericksinvitational
    Patrick Pompilio
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 14:14:06
  11. sbaxter_sc
    Stephen Baxter@sbaxter_sc
    #mavericks big whale just splashed 20 feet from sitting competitors #scsnews
    Sun, Jan 20 2013 12:48:53
  12. Finally, a set. #MavericksInv #surfer #surferphotos instagr.am/p/Uty3L6rrXH/
    SURFER_Magazine@SURFER_Magazine
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 10:25:15
  13. Early gallery now available on www.sharksinlet.com
    Eoghan McKee
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 20:52:20
  14. RT @Kash_Shaikh: On the @GoPro boat chasing big waves w/ @scobleizer, @RMac18 and the crew! #GoPro #Mavericks http://pic.twitter.com/qFMPuyLR
    Chris Dyball@chrisdyball
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 14:00:11
  15. While many watched the #mavericksinvitational, Seaside Surf Shops @lairdtuel charged charged his own mountains! Nice work buddy!!
    Seaside Surf
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 21:11:59
  16. Mother Ocean comes to life for Heat 3 as Greg Long drops into a bomb out the back http://pic.twitter.com/RAyKZHOI
    Surfline @surfline
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 10:19:46
  17. Talk about a deep (and late) take off by @peter_mel at the #MavsInvitational http://pic.twitter.com/JjxjvmRc
    Surfline @surfline
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 12:18:11
  18. #waterworld at the #mavericksinvitational. @vonzipper @surfline @surfingmagazine
    ben_ingstagram
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 10:01:55
  19. A stoked @donkeyshow (Mark Healey) arrives to the boats after catching an epic left in the first heat at the #MavsInvitational.
    surfline
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 09:28:23
  20. Beer and Sounds of bob marley cover band in the parking lot festival area of the #mavericks festival http://pic.twitter.com/6sD3bEjX
    Stephen Baxter@sbaxter_sc
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 14:12:47
  21. Sunrise at mavs. Boards loaded, boat fueled. Let's go!

    Photo- Ben Ingram
    Santa Cruz Waves
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 06:45:42
  22. Good morning from #mavs #mavericksinvitational @gopro instagr.am/p/UteQqSNRk1/
    Jamie Sterling@Jamie_Sterls
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 07:25:11
  23. Quiksilver
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    Sun, Jan 20 2013 07:39:23
  24. Peter Mel's live blog, from Quicksilver. Great st person photos!
  25. Live Blog: Mavericks Invitational Through The Eyes of Peter Mel " The Mountain and Wave
    Live Blog: Mavericks Invitational Through The Eyes of Peter Mel There's a big blob growing in the North Pacific and everything is falling...
    Quiksilver

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