Paddle out ceremony marks the beginning of Mavericks surf contest season (MULTIMEDIA)
Today in Half Moon Bay, an opening ceremony, known as the paddle out, marked the beginning of Mavericks Invitational surf contest season. View photos and video.
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For Mavericks surfers, big waves mean tight travel time
Big-wave surfers who compete in the Mavericks Invitational get only 24-hours notice when the event will occur. They have to be prepared to drop everything and travel, often halfway around the world, to Half Moon Bay.
Is This America’s Fastest Solar Car? Stanford students to race across Australia
Stanford engineering students unveil their solar car, Xenith, which they hope will take home the World Solar Challenge championship in Australia this October. Stanford’s team placed tenth in the last world challenge.
Stanford research group combines economics with conservation for small fishing town
Stanford-based research group the Natural Capital Project are bringing together economists, ecologists and computer modelers to help the community at West Vancouver island understand their natural resources.