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Right now. dozens of the bravest athletes taking on the rolling sea where dan simon is assigned to cover mavericks for us. how big are the waves. you are there. >> first of all, it is calm behind me, but don't let that fool you. the waves are 30 to 40 feet tall. these are enormous waves. this is where they put the media and the spectators. the waves are huge. let's explain what mavic ricks is. it's a one-day event and it can happen any time during the winter months. it's for two dozen of the best surfers in the world. here's the catch. they were only given 48 hours notice to get here. it is de...