One of the biggest changes to this year’s Mavericks big-wave surfing competition is that, even if there isn’t a competition, there will still be a massive outdoor festival in Princeton-by-the-Sea.
The organizer of the competition, Mavericks Invitational Inc., conjured up the festival as a substitute for the more informal gatherings on the beach and bluffs at Pillar Point, where spectators traditionally gathered to try to watch the action. Those areas will be closed this year to keep people from injuring themselves or damaging the fragile cliffs  … More
The first public artificial wave park facility built by Wavegarden will open in the Basque Country, in Spring of 2012. This is the surf park in which the brand has tested the concept and model.
The team of entrepreneurs has accelerated the construction of a public surf pool for all levels of surfing, after the announcement of   … More
This day at Teahupoo- Aug 27th 2011 during the Billabong Pro waiting period is what many are calling the biggest and gnarliest Teahupoo ever ridden. Chris Bryan was fortunate enough to be there working for Billabong on a day that will go down in the history of big wave surfing. The French Navy labeled this day a double code red prohibiting and threatening to arrest anyone that entered the water.
Kelly Slater described the day by saying “witnessing this was a draining feeling being terrified for other people’s lives all day long, it’s life or death. Letting go of that rope one time can change your life and not many people will ever experience that in their life.”
All images where shot by Chris Bryan using the Phantom HD Gold camera. To see more of Chris’ work check out his website. WWW.CHRISBRYANFILMS.COM
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