Ross Clarke-Jones
Ross Clarke-Jones (6 June 1966) is an Australian big wave surfer.[1] He originally came from Terrigal in the Central Coast, of New South Wales, Australia where he enjoyed surfing Terrigal Haven,[2] a point break that produces rare waves lasting for up to 300 metres on a big swell.
Known also as "Dark Bones" and "RCJ", Clarke-Jones is known for his love of huge waves, and along with tow partner Tony Ray have taken on some of the biggest waves ever attempted.[2] On 28 January 1998, the two were part of a small group of surfers who rode giant Outside Log Cabins on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii.[2] Wave faces varied between 50 to 80 feet. Other surfers included Noah Johnson, Aaron Lambert, Cheyne Horan, Dan Moore, and others. Clarke-Jones and Ray had a memorable moment when both ski and surfer were caught and pummeled by a 60' wave, knocking them both into the water.[2]
Clarke-Jones is perennial invitee to the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave contest held at Waimea Bay[3] and in minimum 20'-25' surf. He continues to pursue big wave thrills in Hawaii, Australia, California, Tasmania, South Africa, and Europe.
He is known for surfing Shipsterns Bluff[4] and Pedra Branca.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Meet the Team Ross Clarke-Jones". 2009. http://stormsurfers.tv/team/ross-clarke-jones/. Retrieved 6 Jan 2010.
- ^ a b c d "The Two of Us: Ross Clarke-Jones and Tony Ray". The Age. 16 April 2006. http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/the-two-of-us-ross-clarkejones-and-tony-ray/2006/04/15/1144521546629.html. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ "Ross Clarke-Jones". http://live.quiksilver.com/2009/eddie/profiles.php?btn_profiles=_over&surfer=ross. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ Peter Wilmoth (13 March 2005). "When the green room is your stage". The Sun Herald. http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/When-the-green-room-is-your-stage/2005/03/13/1110649039487.html. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ "The Storm Riders". http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/stories/benfordham/651973/the-storm-riders.
[edit] External links
- "Chat: Ross Clarke-Jones". 60 minutes. 27 Oct 2008. http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/webchats/653827/chat-ross-clarke-jones. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- DVD: The Sixth Element: The Ross Clarke-Jones Story. [1]
- "Tunnel vision". The Age. 6 March 2005. http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/03/05/1109958149991.html. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
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