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Viewfinder Photos: Mavericks - Jan. 6 - Part 2

Opening Ceremony of 2012 Mavericks contest in Half Moon Bay.

Stuart Nafey, Neighbor
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While surfers took advantage of the swell that arrived in California last Friday, community members (including the Cunha and Half Moon Bay High School ), contest competitors and the media gathered at Mavericks Beach for opening ceremonies of the .

Watch a video of the opening ceremonies and see more photos on Half Moon Bay Patch .

Catch more of my photos of the day's surfing action in yesterday's .

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