Alessandro “Alo” Slebir is definitely a big-wave junkie ... the Japan storm was gaining steam and heading straight for Mavericks. “A lot of people thought we were crazy for leaving, because ...

Big-wave surfers, photographers, and safety personnel watch from the channel as Santa Cruz’s Alessandro “Alo” Slebir rides a wave at Mavericks, located off the coast of Half Moon Bay ...

Alo Slebir/Instagram; bigwavechallenge/Youtube ... of the hallowed Northern California big wave surf break known as Mavericks. But because the swells were still relatively small, he and Luca ...

“Alo’s wave is remarkable ... Both surfers have garnered growing recognition for their exploits at Mavericks, with Slebir winning “Performer of the Year” at the surf break twice and ...

Alessandro “Alo” Slebir, the 23-year-old from Santa Cruz who has twice been named the standout surfer at Mavericks, was among them. “What stood out was his dedication,” Mavericks Awards ...

Shaughnessy took Slebir, then 14, under his wing at Mavericks, located a half mile ... “One thousand percent,” Sharp said.

Alessandro “Alo” Slebir catches a wave at Mavericks in Half Moon Bay on Dec. 23, 2024. (Photo by Frank Quirarte) The current world record is held by European surfer Sebastian Steudtner ...

Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself. Skip to content All Sections Subscribe Now 45°F ...