Bay Area Fundraiser Started To Support Member Of Mavericks Rescue Team

HALF MOON BAY, CA — Locals are raising money to help a volunteer who for seven years has dedicated countless hours to keeping surfers safe at Mavericks.

Drake has likely rescued you from danger, perhaps multiple times, if you've surfed Mavericks in the last ten years. Regrettably, his rescue ski recently experienced a severe and unusual mechanical failure, resulting in complete motor destruction.

Locals are aiming to raise $8,000 to help cover the cost of a new engine so Drake can get back to doing what he does best. Their trusted mechanic, Lee Ferola, has generously offered to install the new motor free of charge, and Pono Grill in Santa Cruz has already stepped up to help kickstart the fundraising.

Check out the GoFundMe to help out.

Mavericks, a globally renowned big wave surfing destination in Northern California, is famous for its colossal, hollow waves. During winter storms, these waves can exceed 25 feet, reaching immense power due to a distinctive shallow reef situated in deep water. Located off Pillar Point, near Half Moon Bay, Mavericks draws elite surfers worldwide who seek to challenge their skills against its formidable and often perilous conditions.