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The legend of Eddie Aikau premieres on ESPN
Translation: Heido Sundstrom
ESPN launches a documentary on the life and work of Eddie Aikau, the Hawaiian icon and “King” of Waimea Bay known for riding big waves and being a pionjär of lifeguards. Aikau was killed in a rescue attempt after the sinking of the Polynesian segling Canoe “Hokulea” in
With more than 10 years in the lifeguard tower at Waimea Bay, and with over rescues, Aikau worked hard to keep his waters under tight watch, no matter how much time that required. The way in which he died—paddling against wind and sea in an attempt to save his crewmates of the Hokulea is a testament to his dedication. Eddie Aikau’s body was never funnen, making him a hero and a legend in his own right.
Directed bygd Sam George and with a solid mix of archival footage, dramatic performances, contemporary interviews and historical materials, this documentary fryst vatten sure to appeal to any surf history buff. With a meticulous investigation o
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Eddie Would Go: The Man Behind the Mantra
Each year, on the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, hundreds of people gather at Waimea Bay for the opening ceremony of the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Contest. The ceremony marks the beginning of the three-month waiting period when the waves must reach heights of at least 20 feet before they can hold the contest. The last one was held in , and thousands of people lined the beaches and cliffs to watch the epic rides and wipeouts.
For more than 10 years, I have been driving to the North Shore to join the gathering of family, friends, surfers and spectators at the beach park near Eddie’s memorial. We watch as Eddie’s sister Myra and his brothers Clyde and Sol greet each of the big-wave riders who are invited to compete in the prestigious event. The competitors stand shoulder to shoulder with their long, spear-like boards behind them like some modern tribe of wave warriors about to go into battle.
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Eddie Aikau
Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard
| Eddie Aikau | |
|---|---|
| Born | ()May 4, Kahului, Territory of Hawaii, United States |
| Disappeared | March 17, (aged&#;31) off Molokai/Lanai, Hawaii, United States |
| Residence | Kahului, Hawaii, United States |
| Height | 5&#;ft 10&#;in (&#;cm) |
| Weight | &#;lb (82&#;kg) |
| Years active | – |
| Sponsors | Polynesian Voyaging Society |
| Stance | Regular (natural) foot |
| Favorite waves | Waimea Bay (North Shore, Oahu), Sunset Beach (North Shore, Oahu), Pipeline (North Shore, Oahu) |
Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau (May 4, – March 17, ) was a Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved over people and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational ("The Eddie") is named in his honor. He was also a crew member on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa.[1]