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About Ross Clarke-Jones
- Ross Clarke-Jones (6 June 1966) is an Australian big wave surfer.
- He originally came from Terrigal in the Central Coast, of New South Wales, Australia where he enjoyed surfing Terrigal Haven, a point break that produces rare waves lasting for up to 300 metres on a big swell. Known also as "Dark Bones" and "RCJ", Clarke-Jones is known for his love of huge waves, and along with tow partner Tony Ray have taken on some of the biggest waves ever attempted.
- On 28 January 1998, the two were part of a small group of surfers who rode giant Outside Log Cabins on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii.
- Wave faces were anything between 50 and 80 feet.
- Other surfers included Noah Johnson, Aaron Lambert, Cheyne Horan, Dan Moore, and others.
- Clarke-Jones and Ray had a memorable moment when both ski and surfer were caught and pummeled by a 60' wave, knocking them both into the water.Clarke-Jones is perennial invitee to the Quiksilver Eddie Aikau Big Wave contest held at Waimea Bay and in minimum 20'-25' surf.
- In 2000/2001, he won the Eddie, becoming the first non-Hawaiian to do so.
- He continues to pursue big wave thrills in Hawaii, Australia, California, Tasmania, South Africa, and Europe. He is known for surfing Shipsterns Bluff, Cow Bombie, and Pedra Branca.In 2019, Clarke-Jones competed in the sixth season of Australian Survivor.
- He was medically evacuated on Day 28 after fracturing an ankle during a challenge, finishing in 13th place.
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