First it was an ongoing rift between surfers and management, then management and government, but now the organisers of the Titans of Mavericks contest appear likely to strike a deal with the WSL.

After months of negotiations, the WSL has confirmed that they are one step closer to adding Mavericks to their event portfolio.

Overnight the WSL issued the following press release:

"WSL, Titans of Mavericks and Cartel Management can confirm that they have reached an agreement to secure the permit to run the Mavericks event as one of the Big Wave Tour stops at Mavericks. All are very excited about this. The WSL is waiting final approval by the judge who is overseeing the reorganization filing made earlier this year by Titans of Mavericks and Cartel Management, and will provide more information as the situation progresses."

"Mavericks is known everywhere as one of the iconic and dramatic big wave locations in the world, and the WSL is looking forward to work with the San Mateo County Harbor District and the local community moving forward."

Nic Vaughn, Mavericks

Over the year's the BWT schedule has changed from hosting up to seven contests to just three, as it is this year. Because of the waiting periods and inconsistency not all BWT events are run each year, with four events being the most run in a year, and three years when the Big Wave World Champion was decided on just two events.

Owing to its consistency, Mavericks greatly inceases the chance of having more completed contests on the tour.