To be a little more clear; it's not really a "contest". I mean participation is by invitation, and the contestants themselves vote for the mens and women's "winner". There are no prizes or trophies or endorsements like there would normally be in a big surf comp.
This event only happens if and when conditions are just right, and especially huge in Waimea Bay. It can happen in back to back years or it can be a decade or more in between events. The purpose of this really is to celebrate the life of Eddie Aikau; his contributions to surfing, to his community, and his larger than life example of the quintissential Hawaiian waterman.
Eddie was hired to be the first lifeguard ever in Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu. He saved more than 500 swimmers during his years there, with not a single life ever lost under his charge. Eddie's life was ultimately claimed by the sea in the Kalohi Channel at age 31 while trying to save his friends from a boating accident aboard the sailing vessel Hokuleia.
Yes, some heart-stopping drops, but then it's just going straight under the white water and see if you come out. Still more than I would ever be comfortable in.
The spot has changed over the years, possibly because of sand being dredged. When I first saw video of Waimea in the early sixties it was a real wave with some length to it.
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last year's deal was pretty
last year's deal was pretty epic with Luke Shepardson winning the event in-between his lifeguard shift...baller.
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there are 2 coast guard boats
there are 2 coast guard boats trianing off of ocean beach sf right now. https://www.surfline.com/surf-report/north-ocean-beach/5d9b68deab5886000...
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Peter Mel for the long shot
Peter Mel for the long shot bet.
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Current Waimea in 4k
Current Waimea in 4k
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rMKmmGTmWlo
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^ why are so many surfers
^ why are so many surfers bunched in one spot? why don't they spread out more?
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because there is generally a
because there is generally a "take off spot"
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Gots To Be IN DA ZONE ~ The
Gots To Be IN DA ZONE ~ The Bay
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Surfline forecast shows 30-
Surfline forecast shows 30--35 feet in Oregon on Monday.
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is a GO for sun
is a GO for sun
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Hoping for a great contest
Hoping for a great contest
where everyone goes big
& nobody gets hurt
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To be a little more clear; it
To be a little more clear; it's not really a "contest". I mean participation is by invitation, and the contestants themselves vote for the mens and women's "winner". There are no prizes or trophies or endorsements like there would normally be in a big surf comp.
This event only happens if and when conditions are just right, and especially huge in Waimea Bay. It can happen in back to back years or it can be a decade or more in between events. The purpose of this really is to celebrate the life of Eddie Aikau; his contributions to surfing, to his community, and his larger than life example of the quintissential Hawaiian waterman.
Eddie was hired to be the first lifeguard ever in Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu. He saved more than 500 swimmers during his years there, with not a single life ever lost under his charge. Eddie's life was ultimately claimed by the sea in the Kalohi Channel at age 31 while trying to save his friends from a boating accident aboard the sailing vessel Hokuleia.
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Watch it here:
Watch it here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uD4FXZYAsLM
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^^^^^
^^^^^
The surfing commentators are highly entertaining!
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Some BIG Waves at The Bay so
Some BIG Waves at The Bay so Far into the Late Afternoon today with Kaipo Rocky and Dave on the Commentary Mics. im buZZed on beers n budz
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I appreciate the slo-mo
I appreciate the slo-mo replays.
As far as commentary goes, it is one of the few sports where nature and athlete are in a dance of forces.... to analyze after 4:20.
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Saw about half of it today.
Saw about half of it today. Some mighty big waves were ridden.
Had to leave before the end - anyone know who won?
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Hi Surfdead!
Hi Surfdead!
McNamara won:
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/12/23/hawaii-surfer-landon-mcnamara-w...
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Landon's perfect ride:
McNamara's perfect ride:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD6IluJR6SL/
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HFS!!!
HFS!!!
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I really hate Waimea as a
I really hate Waimea as a surf spot.
Yes, some heart-stopping drops, but then it's just going straight under the white water and see if you come out. Still more than I would ever be comfortable in.
The spot has changed over the years, possibly because of sand being dredged. When I first saw video of Waimea in the early sixties it was a real wave with some length to it.