On Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 1 P.M. Pacific
Press Release:
Historic Network Television Broadcast Features the “Most Dangerous Wave on the Planet”
Produced and directed by a National Emmy Award winner, NBC Sports’ broadcast of The 2004/2005 Mavericks Surf Contest marks big-wave surfing’s network television premiere. On Sunday, April 24th at 4pm ET/1pm PT, NBC’s viewing audience will get a first-hand look at “the Super Bowl of big-wave surfing” (Sports Illustrated). An international field of the most talented big-wave surfers in the world are called on just 24 hours’ notice to face waves that have crested over 60 feet, frigid waters, dangerous rocks, and the ever-present threat of the Great White Shark, all while vying for the $75,000 Balance Vector Prize Purse and the respect accorded those who face this ultimate challenge.
Further information is available at the official Webby Award-nominated website, www.maverickssurf.com, powered by Bolt Media. Sponsors of this year’s $75,000 Mavericks Surf Contest include Coca-Cola, Verizon Wireless, Balance Vector, Jeep, the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, Cabo Wabo Tequila, Reactor Watches, Plantronics, Clif Bar and Surfer Magazine.
About The Mavericks Surf Contest and 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.
Source: Keir J. Beadling, Mavericks Surf Ventures, LLC
(4/20/05)
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