Clark, Jeff
Flinty big-wave rider from Half Moon Bay, California; the first person to ride Maverick's, the beautiful but monstrous reefbreak known today as the big-wave capital of the continental United States. Clark was born (1957) in Redwood City, California, the son of a carpenter, moved with his family to Half Moon Bay in 1966, and began surfing the following year, at age 11. Maverick's was located about...
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Jeff Clark in "Riding Giants"Subscribe to view
Jeff Clark, Maverick's, 1992. Photo: Doug ActonSubscribe to view
Jeff Clark, Mavericks. Photo: Doug ActonSubscribe to view
Jeff Clark, 2010Subscribe to view
Jeff Clark, 1999. Photo: David PerrySubscribe to view
Jeff Clark, 1997. Photo: Don MontgomerySubscribe to view
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Jeff Clark in "Riding Giants"
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Jeff Clark, Maverick's, 1992. Photo: Doug Acton
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Jeff Clark, Mavericks. Photo: Doug Acton
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Jeff Clark, 2010
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Jeff Clark, 1999. Photo: David Perry
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Jeff Clark, 1997. Photo: Don Montgomery