Watch Mavericks From The World's Largest Airship
January 16, 2009

Mavericks Announces Unique Partnership with Airship Ventures: View The Mavericks Surf Contest® from the world’s largest airship

HALF MOON BAY, Calif., January 15, 2008 – Mavericks Surf Ventures, Inc. (Mavericks) today announced that fans of The 2009 Mavericks Surf Contest® will have the unique opportunity to view this year’s event from the world’s largest airship—Airship Ventures Zeppelin “Eureka.”  Recently launched in the San Francisco Bay Area, the “Eureka” is a 246-foot airship that accommodates twelve guests per trip.  Weather-permitting, “Eureka” will run passenger trips in the sky throughout 2009 Contest Day from Half Moon Bay Airport.  Mavericks and Airship Ventures launched a “maiden Mavericks voyage” from Moffett Field on, Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m., carrying Contest surfers and guests over Mavericks for the first bird’s eye view. 

“We’re constantly looking for novel ways to offer Mavericks fans unique experiences,” commented Mavericks Surf Ventures CEO Keir J. Beadling.  “Our official boat tours have always been very popular, and now Airship Ventures is allowing us to bring that experience to the next level.”  “Airship Ventures is thrilled to partner with Mavericks and offer a once-in-a-lifetime ‘flight-seeing’ experience of this iconic Bay Area phenomenon,” said Airship Ventures CEO Alex Hall.  “We can’t wait to see the view of the world’s most dangerous wave from the windows of the world’s largest airship!”

The spacious cabin comfortably accommodates the pilot, flight attendant, and up to 12 passengers with luxury features including oversized panoramic windows, an onboard restroom with window, and a unique 180-degree rear observation window and “love seat” that wraps the entire aft end of the cabin.  More details are available at www.airshipventures.com or by calling Airship Ventures at (650) 969-8100, ext. 111.