Doug Young rides a Jaws monster : photo www.surfingnz.co.nz
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Hawaiian Big Wave Season Opener a huge and impressive event
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 21 December 2004: - - The Big Swell that hit Hawaii on Wednesday December 15th was undoubtedly one of the biggest in years. On the evening before the big day at Jaws, a meeting was held to address safety concerns in regards to the unusually high number of tow teams that would be towing Pe’ahi the following day.
Throughout the night, the rumbling of the huge building surf hitting the reefs could be heard at Jaws and on the North Shore. The Eddie at Waimea awoke to waves exceeding 40 feet at daylight and was a GO. 60 to 80 foot waves were reported at Jaws and 45 to 50 tow-teams showed up. Log Cabins produced an impressive session.
This swell produced reports, articles, stories, images and photo galleries of the various sessions, and The Eddie, in abundance. No doubt more will appear as time goes by. Below is a review of just some of the items posted to the web;-
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 December 2004: - - Tow-in season has opened in Hawaii. Jaws showed itself in a swell that varied between 12 and 20 feet. Brazilians were again at the forefront on the the heavy rights and lefts in a crowd of jet-skis that bordered on insanity....... Read more
Eddie: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, December 15, 2004 --- The morning offered the most perfect conditions Waimea is capable of. Glassy-smooth waves pulsed consistently at 25 to 40 feet. By afternoon therewas a slight decrease to 20 to 25 feet. Bruce's perfect 100, started out with a critical take-off on a massive 35-foot wave, followed by several arcing turns, and ending on the heaving inside shore-break with a bone-crunching, close-out tube ride with arms held high. ....... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, December 17, 2004 – First giant Siberian swell of the year revs up Hawaii’s Big Wednesday. Jaws yielded some of the biggest surf, over 60-foot face waves. Three Wave Runner skis were demolished on the rocks, four helicopters surveyed the line-up and a huge crowd stood on the cliffs making it a spectacular day. ....... Read more
Log Cabins: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 17 December 2004: - - As luck would have it our team was first in line for the first set of the session at Logs Cabins. It was the Barron on a beaute. Big Wednesday 2004. The forecasts where calling for 30 to 50 foot waves...... It was a code red....... red alert...... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 December 2004: - - At one time, there were over 45-50 skis, 4 or 5 boats with full camera crews, 5-6 heli’s above and a thousand or so spectators on the cliff. Dan Moore survived what some are calling the worst wipout ever witnessed with a 60’ footer that swung wide out of the west bowl and exploded right on his head and driving him under water for a couple hundred yards. Dan ended up getting pushed all the way on to the rocks where he was slammed along the boulders. He ended up cutting his face open, breaking his foot and having to get stitches. Another guy was rushed to the hospital by helicopter due to the seriousness of his injuries. Yet, another victim suffered a broken leg and there was a report of two skis slamming into each other in the lineup. ....... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 21 December 2004, Jaws Season Opener photo gallery by Steven Kornreich at www.BeachLook.com. A fantastic selection if images from action at Jaws, Maui on 15th December 2004. Check it out, it's a must........ Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 December 2004: - - Farrell and Young teamed up to tackle Jaws. Not only did the pair survive what locals were calling 60ft – 80ft waves, they actually rode some of the biggest waves of the day. It was a proud day for New Zealand surfing and New Zealand surfers. Doug Young said “The waves were just crazy, huge. They were the biggest waves I have ever ridden….it was a full buzz. ....... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 21 December 2004, More amazing images from the Opening Day at Jaws, this time from talented photographer Mitchell Silver. This is an extensive photo gallery of the 15 December 2004 session, so sit back and prepare to enjoy the gallery........ Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 19 December 2004, Waterworld, Laird Hamilton and a cast of thousands usher in the '04/'05 big-wave season in giant surf at Jaws. Waves 50 feet high were exploding across the reef, winds were blowing straight offshore out of the adjacent valley, and the cliff was lined with scores of photographers ready to shoot....... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 December 2004, Another wide selection of images from the Opening Day at Jaws, from the top Brazilain website Waves Brazil An extensive photo gallery of the 15 December 2004 session, and text report in Portuguese. A superb presentation and gallery........ Read more
Waimea & The Outer Reefs: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 22 December 2004: - - Another huge swell hit all North & West facing shores of all the Hawaiian islands on Tuesday (21st December). There was some 25 to 35 feet faces at the Waimea Bay, the only rideable spot near the shore today. The only other alternative being the outer reefs. Epic conditions with the light winds......... Read more
Jaws: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 22 December 2004: - - The Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards moved into high season this week with a fresh event website, and the arrival of dozens of astonishing entry images and the announcement of several new categories of big wave achievement. All the newest information and latest entry photos for the 2004-05 competition can be viewed at www.BillabongXXL.com.......... Read more
The Cribbar: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 17 December 2004: - - Over in the UK, Chris Bertish conquered The Cribbar — Britain's biggest wave. He spent three hours riding the 35ft-high monster and reported: “I had a whale of a time.” The Cribbar occurs just once or twice a year when the right weather and tide conditions combine off Newquay, Cornwall. It was really exhilarating, a real adrenaline rush and great fun........ Read more
Cortez Bank: Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 December 2004: - - And over on Cortez Bank on December 18th conditions were warm and flawless with no body insight and perfect 25’ waves peeling on an incoming tide. The boys got some really fun waves and as the tide got high, Channy busted out his foilboard and got a couple minute long rides. This was probably the smallest you could have surfed this spot, but it was great to ....... Read more
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