Jeff Clark

Big Wave Surfing Pioneer & Motivational Speaker

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Half Moon Bay, CA, USA
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Jeff Clark Biography

Jeff Clark is one of the most renowned and respected big wave surfers in the world, regarded by the surf community to be a member of a small group of pioneer watermen. Clark is best known for successfully pioneering the massive waves of Mavericks alone for years before it was discovered by the big-wave surfing community. Mavericks, located south of San Francisco, is considered to be one of the most dangerous big waves on the planet.

In 1975, as a hard-charging 17 year-old, Clark first paddled out to this monstrous wave located more than ½ mile off the coast, in his own back yard near Half Moon Bay. For 15 years, he surfed this wave alone, with only his ability and determination to find his way. The spot was, until then, known as a navigational hazard. But Clark saw a perfect wave, and from there he set a course to pursue the ocean’s energy, a living laboratory for his many interests and innovations.

Labeled one of the “world’s best big-wave riders” by Surfer magazine in 1994 and among the 100 bravest people in the U.S. by PBS, Clark has been featured in the films "Riding Giants," "Step Into Liquid," "Adventures in Wild California," "Discovering Mavericks" and many other films.

A third generation carpenter, Clark shaped his first surfboard at the age of 12. He later shaped boards specifically designed for big wave surf, and specifically for the challenging technical wave at Mavericks. He changed big wave surfing by introducing the first four-fin big wave surfboards and riding them at Mavericks. The design worked so well that others immediately followed, and the four-fin setup is now the standard for big wave surfing worldwide. Jeff Clark Surfboards® custom stand-up paddleboard and surfboard designs incorporate his designs to improve speed, performance and pure joy for anything from flat-water racing, downwind paddling, and surf conditions from two feet to 60 feet and all the way to spinning barrels.

Clark is also the founder of the famed Mavericks surf competition, an event that has put big wave surfing in mainstream sports and has launched the careers of surfers, photographers, water rescue teams and many others. He owns and operates the iconic Mavericks Surf Company® and Mavericks PaddleSports in Princeton-by-the-Sea near Half Moon Bay, with his own line of Mavericks Surf® brand clothing and surf wear.

Jeff Clark Videos

  • Jeff Clark - Big Wave Surfing
    Mavericks pioneer Jeff Clark talks about what it takes to surf big waves.
  • Jeff Clark | TEDxBYU
    Conquer Your Wave. In this talk, Jeff Clark encourages listeners to overcome their personal Mavericks.

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Jeff Clark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Clark for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Jeff Clark generally travels from Half Moon Bay, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gabby Cohen, Kelly Slater, Kara Lawson, Conrad Anker and Billy Demong. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Clark for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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