Photos: The Titans of Mavericks big-wave surfing competition
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Ben Wilkinson, left, rides a giant wave as Greg Long prepares to hit the water during the third heat of the Mavericks surfing contest off Half Moon Bay.
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Ben Wilkinson rides a wave during the third heat of the Mavericks surfing contest in Half Moon Bay.
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Grant Washburn, wearing orange, rides a wave as Dave Wassel, wearing blue, hits the water during the fourth heat of the contest. At left is Shane Dorian.
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Mark Healey drops off a giant wave during the second heat of the contest at the legendary Mavericks surf break.
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Ken Collins, left, and Chris Bertish surf a giant wave during the invitation-only event.
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Zach Wormhoudt, right, dives off his board on a giant wave during the third heat of the Mavericks surfing contest in Half Moon Bay.
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