Ross Clarke-Jones
Professional Big-Wave Surfer
Hawaii and Brazil

Ross Clarke-Jones first broke into the big-wave scene in 1996 with an impressive performance during the Billabong Pro charging 20-25-foot waves in Waimea Bay. Since that epic day, Ross has become a regular in the lineup at Waimea and the outer reefs of Hawaii. He placed 7th in the first Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau-an annual event that invites only the top 33 big-wave riders and is held in a minimum of surf 20-feet plus. While waiting every season for the monster surf, Ross' winning credentials in other contests have grown, including a 3rd at the Pipe Masters in 1998. He claims his best wave to date took place during the filming of EXTREME. With partner Tony Ray, Ross towed-in to 40-foot swells outside of Log Cabins on Big Wednesday, January, 1998.

Ross's other interests include abstract and surreal paintings and sculpture from natural objects-things he considers "mixed media." Ross is sponsored by Quiksilver.