Ghost Wave: The Discovery of Cortes Bank and the Biggest Wave on Earth - Softcover

Dixon, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452155852 ISBN 13: 9781452155852

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2016

Synopsis

Rising from the depths of the Pacific lies a fabled island, now submerged just below the surface of the ocean. Rumors and warnings about Cortes Bank abound, but among big wave surfers, this legendary rock is famous for one simple (and massive) reason: this is the home of the biggest rideable wave on the face of the earth. In this dramatic work of narrative non-fiction, journalist Chris Dixon unlocks the secrets of Cortes Bank and pulls readers into the harrowing world of big wave surfing and high seas adventure above the most enigmatic and dangerous rock in the sea. The true story of this Everest of the sea will thrill anyone with an abiding curiosity of and respect for mother ocean."

About this title

Review:

"After reading Chris' most excellent account of the monstrous waves of the mysterious Cortes Bank-the Bermuda Triangle of the Pacific-I never thought I would ever consider riding a wave like this. But after surviving a five foot, head first fall from the stage earlier this year, I think I might be ready." ---Jimmy Buffett

"If you are looking for a great read that tells a story of utter devotion to the ocean, its mysteries, and its dangers, then Ghost Wave...is definitely the book for you... This is definitely a book for anyone wanting to get a grasp on the unpredictable oceans and see into the terrifying yet exhilarating lives of big wave surfers." ---PlanetSave

..".fascinating and expertly researched...the heart of the book is surfing, told in a manner satisfying to both hard-core practitioners and curious outsiders." ---San Francisco Chronicle

From the Author:

Chris Dixon's work has appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, Surfer and Surfer's Journal. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1452155852
• ISBN 13: 9781452155852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256