The World’s Top Surfers Gather For The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
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In memory of Eddie Aikau, the legendary North Shore lifeguard and surfer, the big wave contest of the same name is scheduled to run again this year. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a contest that takes place at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oʻahu. The three-month holding period for the competition has begun and will be from December 14, 2022, through March 23, 2023.
The big wave competition will often bring out the biggest stars and most talented athletes in surfing. The conditions for the event must be right so the event can run at any time between now and March. The conditions must be measuring at least 20 feet tall Hawaiian.
“The Eddie” as it is called held the opening ceremony last week in Waimea Bay and the beautiful function was captured in photo form by many involved.
This event is often referred to as “The Super Bowl of Surfing.” This is the 34th tie the competition is running. Those who want to donate to the Eddie Aikau Foundation can click the link provided.
This season’s Eddie Aikau Invitational invitees include:
Aaron Gold
Andrea Moller
Billy Kemper
Eli Olson
Emily Erickson
Ezekiel Lau
Grant Baker
Greg Long
Ian Walsh
Jake Maki
Jamie O’Brien
Jamie Mitchell
John John Florence
Josh Moniz
Justine Dupont
Kai Lenny
Keali’i Mamala
Kelly Slater
Koa Rothman
Kohl Christensen
Landon McNamara
Lucas Chianca
Luke Shepardson
Makani Adric
Makuakai Rothman
Mark Healey
Mason Ho
Michael Ho
Nathan Fletcher
Nic von Rupp
Paige Alms
Peter Mel
Ramon Navarro
Ross Clarke-Jones
Shane Dorian
Taio Shipman
Tikanui Smith
Tyler Larronde
Alternates for the Eddie Aikau Invitational are as follows:
Mikey O’Shaughnessy
Kahea Hart
Chris Owens
Dave Wassel
Ben Wilkinson
Joey Cadiz (Aloha)
Reef McIntosh
Mike Pietsch
Torrey Meister
Ryan Seelbach
Chris Bertish
Jamie Sterling
Bianca Valenti
Laura Enever
Raquel Heckert
Silvia Nabuco
Polly Ralda
Isabelle Leonhardt
