This year's Mavericks Surf Contest will be different from previous years.
Here is the information we have:
 The Contest format consists of seven total heats:

Qualifying: Four six-man, 45-minute heats. Top three finishers advance from each heat.

Semi-Final: Two six-man, 45-minute heats. Top three finishers advance from each heat.

Final: One six-man, 45-minute heat. Top scorer becomes champion.

 We do not know if there will be any breaks between the heats.

When will the contest will take place?
The organizers will turn on the "green light," and the contest will begin sometime after sunrise on the chosen day between now and March 31st. The actual date will be announced by the contest organizers.  They will notify everyone the day before. 
THE SOURCE FOR CONTEST INFORMATION!

Where can I best observe the waves and surfers?
If you would like to have a bird's eye view of the action, book a trip with us.  From a boat you get the thrilling experience of the roar of the ocean and the spay hitting your face as the tube crashes down. We observe the safety of the surfers and our passengers while offering an  awesome opportunity to take photographs of surfers in action!

How can I make a reservation?
Prior to the contest - We'll be running some trips to the observation area between now and the date of the contest. Call us for information at 650-728-8433.
Private Charters- We are available for viewing Maverick's  (non contest days) on a charter basses These trips are three hours. The cost is based upon 10 people at $50 per person. If you have additional people it is an additional $50 per person  (up to 20 passengers).

For the contest day -  Tentatively, we plan to split the day into two parts. The first trip will be three hours. We shall then return to the dock and for the second trip  will observe the second part of the day. Another possibility is an all day pass. If we sell out with all day passes, then there would be no need to return to the dock between heats and we won't miss out on any of the action. 

If you want to be included in the Riptide notification list then please contact us -  for email notification please let us know at captainsmitty@riptide.net - for telephone notification please phone us at 650-728-8433.

We do caution you -  In order to see the surfers practically within reach, we must ride the large swells. The boat will remain on location until we are scheduled to return to the dock. The only exception is an emergency (sea sickness is not one)!!

2006 pictures (click to enlarge)

Mavericks links
THE source for Contest information.
http://www.maverickssurf.com

other information
http://www.mavsurfer.com/

 
mail to:  Capt. Smitty