Though the lulls were long, the bluffs were empty, and the waves weren’t quite massive, today the Maverick’s Invitational Presented by GoPro went off in gorgeous weather for the first time since 2010. In a field of 24 big wave masters –lacking only Shane Dorian, Carlos Burle, and Kelly Slater– one man, or one Condor, rose to the top. Santa Cruz/Maverick’s legend Peter “The Condor” Mel, won the title this year and decided to graciously split the winnings between all of the finalists.
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