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]
Storm Surfers 3D [edit]
In 2012 on a six-million dollar budget, the documentary titled Storm Surfers 3D was released, with Clarke-Jones being the main focus alongside fellow surfer Tom Carroll. The movie focused on spectacular tow-in rides in the Great Southern Ocean at Cow Bombie, Ship Stern, The South Coast Bombie, and Turtle Dove. Premieres were at Toronto on September 9, 11, 15, and 16, 2012; San Sebastian on September 20-28, 2012; Santa Barbara on January 27 and February 3, 2013; San Luis Obispo on March 7, 2013; and Honolulu on April 10 and April 27, 2013.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
References [edit]
- ^ "Meet the Team Ross Clarke-Jones". 2009. Retrieved 6 Jan 2010.
- ^ a b c d "The Two of Us: Ross Clarke-Jones and Tony Ray". The Age. 16 April 2006. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ "Ross Clarke-Jones". Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ Peter Wilmoth (13 March 2005). "When the green room is your stage". The Sun Herald. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- ^ "The Storm Riders".
- ^ "Storm Surfers 3D". Storm Surfers website. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Media Releases - 2012 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012). "Storm Surfers 3D to ride the Toronto wave". Screen Australia. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Schoettle, Jane. "Storm Surfers 3D". Toronto International Film Festival 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ "Velodrome "Big Friday: Storm Surfers 3D". Donostia Zinemaldia Festival de San Sebastian 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ "Storm Surfers 3D". Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ "Storm Surfers 3D". San Luis Obispo Film Festival 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ "Storm Surfers 3D". Hawai'i International Film Festival 2013 Spring Showcase. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
External links [edit]
- "Chat: Ross Clarke-Jones". 60 minutes. 27 Oct 2008. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
- DVD: The Sixth Element: The Ross Clarke-Jones Story. [1]
- "Tunnel vision". The Age. 6 March 2005. Retrieved 6 Feb 2010.
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