Maverick's Invitational 2013 is Green Light

Past winner, Grant "Twig" Baker, will be charging for the Saffers at Mavericks.

A long range perfect swell is charging towards California and the organizers of the Maverick's Invitational have called the event on for Sunday, January 20th. Surfline, the official forecaster reckon the swell may have some lulls, but will be big and perfect when they come through the peak at Mavs. South Africa has 2 previous winners in Twig and defending champion, Chris Bertish, who won in 2010, the last time the event was run. Frank Solomon is on the alternate list after spending time in California the last few seasons. Great to see legend, Jeff Clarke, back in charge and running his contest again!

You can watch the live webcast HERE - Mavericks Invitational

Red Bull presents Jaws Paddle Competition

Welcome to the next limit in Big Wave Surfing. Red Bull, together with team rider, Ian Walsh, present the Jaws Paddle Contest. This contest will help to significantly push the boundaries in paddling giant waves. Thus far only a few invites have been released, among them our very own, Grant "Twig" Baker. A big uproar started brewing in South Africa as Chris Bertish has not, as yet, been invited, but he was the first person to paddle into waves at Jaws and is a winner at Mavericks. We cant speculate, but perhaps his invite is in the mail.

The event will run a waiting period over the whole Hawaiian Winter and will require clean 30-50ft Faces to run. They have also confirmed they will not run on the same day as the Eddie if this clash becomes reality.  21 Surfers will be invited.

Invited so far are host Ian Walsh, Twig, Greg Long, Dave Wassel, John John Florence (Yes please), Jeff Rowley and Kala Alexander. Most of these guys being proven chargers out in the Jaws Lineup. One thing is for sure, you dont want to miss this one. Follow the event at Red Bull USA.

Captain Kai's World on www.2ov.fm - Big Wave charger, Chris Bertish and Movember SA

Chris Bertish is one of very few have won the Big Wave event at Mavericks.

This week's radio show had a very positive feeling and I chatted to two men with projects that are helping the world and us men. Chris Bertish was on the show to promote his new charity adventure, crossing the Atlantic on a SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board). This is to raise funds for kids in Africa who need meals for school. We chatted big wave surfing, the up comig O"Neill Pro in Santa Cruz and of course his upcoming documentary, Ocean Driven.

Garen from Movember South Africa was in studio to give us the low down on this marvelous annual event and how guys and gals can get involved. To start your Movember campaign just go to -
www.movember.com

TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO THE PODCAST GO HERE

Here is the teaser for Chris Bertish's documentary, Ocean Driven...

Ocean Driven - The Chris Bertish Story from Aurelia on Vimeo.