✅ GREEN LIGHT FOR THE EDDIE! The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational has called the pretigious event on for this Wednesday, January 11, 2023 with a huge NW swell about to hit Waimea Bay. Get fired up with a clip of Mason Ho competing the last time it ran in 2016. 📽 Shannon Reporting #eddiewillgo #waimeabay #bigwavesurfing | Shannon Reporting

A historic day for surfing. The best of the best big wave surfers paddled out in giant Waimea to honor our Hawaiian Big Wave Hero, Eddie Aikau. Every single heat had the most amazing rides that had everyone on the edge of their seats. So thankful that everyone is safe and went home to their families. It wasn’t just a day of competition, it was a day of celebration. Another huge congratulations to North Shore lifeguard Luke Shepardson on his victory at the Eddie! Mahalo to the Aikau ohana The Edd

On this day 1978, famed surfer and lifeguard Eddie Aikau was lost at sea after his boat capsized. His bravery, and subsequent early death have made him a legendary figure in Hawaiian surfing and culture. Watch 30 for 30: ‘Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau’ on ESPN 🎥 | ESPN Originals