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A hundred miles off the California coastline rises a submerged mountain known as Cortes Bank, a legendary and dangerous offshore peak in the North Pacific. In Ghost Wave, journalist Chris Dixon uncovers the true story behind this mysterious location, where spinning compasses, lost ships, bus-size sharks, and man-size lobsters are part of the lore surrounding the Bank.
Despite the grave warnings and unpredictable ocean conditions, big wave surfers travel to Cortes Bank for one reason: it is home to what many consider the biggest rideable wave on Earth. Massive swells surge unexpectedly over the submerged peak, creating towering waves of extraordinary size and power. This meticulously researched adventure narrative plunges readers into the high-risk world of extreme big wave surfing.
In this salt-crusted tale of ocean exploration and human courage, Ghost Wave captures the mystique and danger of the Everest of the sea. Dixon brings readers aboard boats battling open-ocean conditions while surfers chase record-breaking waves. This astounding true story will captivate anyone with a curiosity about, and respect for, the immense and unpredictable Pacific Ocean.
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