Rising from the depths of the Pacific lies a fabled island, w submerged just below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative n-fiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of and respect for mother ocean.
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Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
1452155852
ISBN-13
9781452155852
eBay Product ID (ePID)
224229477
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Author
Professor of International Development Chris Dixon