Big-wave surfers are stoked: Federal officials are allowing tow-in watercraft at Mavericks when waves kick up at the popular Monterey County surf spot.
The revised rules come after seven years of discussion over allowing thrill-seeking surfers to be towed into waves by Waverunners, Jet Skis and other personal watercraft.
While they are being allowed at Mavericks on big-wave days, they are still banned at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, Ghost Trees off Pebble Beach and the Moss Landing jetty in Monterey Bay.
Tow-in surfing allows surfers to be towed into waves and slung into position at 30 mph or more.
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