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Organizers are hoping that crowds don't overwhelm the sensitive environmental bluffs at Pillar Point and instead watch the Mavericks Surf Contest streaming live on the Web or at San Francisco's AT&T Park.

Two years ago, organizers pegged the weekday Mavericks crowd at 50,000. There were injuries on the water, as spectators in boats jockeyed for position, and on below the bluffs, where rocks rained down on fans, causing at least one serious injury.

Because the event is scheduled for a weekend this time around, the crowds could be even bigger Saturday.

The truth is there is little to see from the shore. The break is a half-mile out and it's difficult to find a good vantage point.

For those determined to brave the crowds, access to Princeton will be limited. Authorities plan to cordon off both the Airport Road and Prospect Street entrances into Princeton from Capistrano Road. Spectators will be diverted to parking at the Half Moon Bay Airport and the harbor. Parking in those lots will be $15.

"Let's all work together to keep the impact as small as possible," said Kathy Clark, a contest organizer. "We want to try to discourage people from coming out in crowds."

Instead, fans can watch the contest live on the Web. CBS.com promises "exclusive" live coverage. Organizers told the Review Thursday it would also be available on a MySpace page. Visit www.maverickssurf.com for details and the Web address.

The contest will also be shown live at AT&T Park. Tickets to watch the action there will set you back $25.


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