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Jay Moriarity (June 16, 1978 – June 15, 2001) was a surfer from Santa Cruz, California. He was an accomplished surfer, waterman, and adventurer. As a surfer, he made his reputation surfing Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, California .
Aug 7, 2013 · What are the details surrounding Jay Moriarity's death? The real Jay Moriarity died on June 15, 2001, the day before his 23rd birthday, while free-diving in the warm, calm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean in the Maldive Islands. He was in the Maldives for a photo shoot for his sponsor O'Neill.
Jay Moriarity is the first surfing legend of the 21st century. Unfortunately, his life was abruptly cut short at 22, but his legacy will inspire many generations to come. James Michael Moriarity was born on June 16, 1978, in Augusta, Georgia.
Nov 18, 2021 · Jay Moriarity was a surfer and adventurer born on 16 June 1978 in Augusta, GA. He was recognized as a flexible surfer who enjoyed all elements of surfing and was not restricted to a shortboard or a longboard. He was also a swimmer, paddler, diver, and fisherman.
Jun 13, 2021 · Since his death in 2001, Jay Moriarity’s legend has continued to grow as a rare talent taken too soon, and a soul of kindness. His iconic wipeout at Mavericks at age 16 remains one of the most memorable moments in surfing. Jay Moriarity’s 23 rd birthday dawned without him.
Oct 17, 2021 · Jay Moriarity, born in 1978 and died in 2001, this legend of Mavericks only lived a short 22 years. Even though Jay’s life was short, he managed to touch and inspire countless lives with his devotion, kindness, stoke for life, and love for surfing. It is unlikely that the surfing world will ever forget the name, Jay Moriarity.
Dec 19, 2014 · A look back at the impact of Jay Moriarity's historic Mavericks wipeout.
Jay Moriarity was a big wave surfer whose positive spirit, relentless dedication, and respect for his sport earned him the admiration of the entire surfing world.
Aug 18, 2012 · The story of the NorCal surfing legend is simple and heroic. Jay Moriarity died on June 15, 2001, one day before hitting 23, after drowning in the Indian Ocean in the Maldives when he was diving and practicing his breath-holding.
Cheerful big-wave rider and longboarder from Santa Cruz, California; introduced to the surf world in 1994 as the 16-year-old innocent who endured the most spectacular wipeout of the year; widely mourned following his untimely drowning in 2001, the day before his 23rd birthday.
