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updated details and info about the contest found at mavericksinvitational.com
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how do i see it? Parking Pass Parking is available at the Half Moon Bay airport for $15. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside.
When is the contest? That depends on Mother Nature and some years there is no contest at all because the right waves never materialize. Contest organizers monitor the weather closely and will give contestants and the rest of us 24 to 48 hours notice when the right swell is approaching. Organizers expect to begin the first heat at 8 a.m. on the contest day. Follow the Review on Twitter, @hmbreview, for the latest. Also keep an eye on hmbreview.com and mavericksinvitational.com.
Public transportation is limited on the coast. There is some bus service and you can find schedules at samtrans.com. If you are close enough to bike along Highway 1 or the Coastal Trail, that may be your best option. Paid parking will be available for $15 a car at the Half Moon Bay Airport and the entrance to the lot is off of Capistrano Road. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastside. Beyond that, your options are extremely limited. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office plans to ban parking on Highway 1 in the vicinity of the harbor and spectators will not be able to park in Princeton. In fact, some streets in the area will be closed. We’re told to expect law enforcement to monitor parking in El Granada and access may be limited to residents.
What if I’ve paid and there is no contest? Tickets are non-refundable. If there is no contest, your ticket will grant you access to a festival to be held at the end of the contest window. Again, visit mavericksinvitational.com for more details.
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There are some blackout dates that the event can't be held due to logistic problems with the authorities. They are 21-26 Dec 2012, 28 Dec 2012-1 Jan 2013, 22 Jan-1 Feb 2012, 10-13 Feb 2013, 27-28 Feb 2013, 16-18 Mar 2013, and 27-29 Mar 2013. All other dates are fair game. So be ready!
Where do i park?
In years past, spectators crowded the bluffs overlooking Mavericks for a glimpse of the action a half-mile to the west. That has never worked well. The bluffs are environmentally sensitive and some spectators have been injured by unexpected waves and rocks falling from the bluffs. This year organizers are adamant that the bluffs and beaches will be closed to spectators. Instead, tickets will be available for the Mavericks Invitational Festival. They plan a live stream of the contest, music, food vendors and more on the grounds of the Oceano Hotel and Spa in Princeton. The cost is $10 in advance or $20 on the day of the contest. Prices go up from there for VIP treatment. See mavericksinvitational.com to order tickets.