Huge congratulations goes out to Chris Bertish who tamed the monster swell at Mavericks this weekend to claim the $50,000 prize purse on offer.

The highlight of the contest, other than the amazingly talented skills of the world best big wave riders was the huge rogue wave that got a little close for comfort for many of the spectators. Several people were injured in the incident, a couple of breaks and fractures. Still, hundreds of people flocked to the headlands and beaches to watch this amazing contest Watch the freak wave incident for yourself here:
Rogue wave at Mavericks Surf Contest 2010

With 50ft waves on a foggy day in North California the Mavericks 2010 champion was crowned!!

Mavericks Surf Contest