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9 de may. de 2024 · In his capacity as a lifeguard, he saved over 500 people and became renowned for surfing gigantic Hawaiian waves and winning several events including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. Eddie Aikau on the inside at his favourite stomping ground, Waimea Bay.
7 de may. de 2024 · • 10.08.2021. • BY Tracks. WAIMEA, Oahu/Hawaii. Quiksilver.com/Eddie launches today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy.
7 de may. de 2024 · His fearlessness in the face of danger earned him the slogan ‘Eddie would go,’ symbolizing his willingness to take on challenges that others deemed impossible. In 1968, Aikau achieved another milestone when he convinced the City & County of Honolulu to appoint him as their first lifeguard.
Hace 3 días · Eddie Aikau is a legendary big-wave surfer and lifeguard, Aikau is known for his bravery and his willingness to risk his life to save others. He tragically died while attempting to save the crew of the Hokulea canoe in 1978, but his legacy lives on in the surfing world.
30 de abr. de 2024 · The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Held in memory of the legendary Hawaiian waterman Eddie Aikau, this big wave surfing competition only takes place when waves at Waimea Bay reach a minimum height of 20 feet.
30 de abr. de 2024 · Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Image Courtesy of Surfline. Location. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational takes place at Waimea Bay, Hawaii. This prestigious event honors the legendary Hawaiian waterman Eddie Aikau and only runs when wave heights reach a minimum of 20 feet. Notable Moments
1 de may. de 2024 · The event, it should be remembered, is held in tribute to Eddie Aikau, a revered big-wave surfer and much-loved North Shore figure who also saved lives and inspired others as a Waimea Bay lifeguard. “Eddie would go” (The Hawaiian surf legend is pictured on the inside)
