The 2024-2025 Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational

The Eddie is the premier Event in the sport of Surfing - The Super Bowl of Surfing. The Eddie Big Wave Invitational celebrates the current lineage of big wave surfers, as well as the ones that came before. The legend of Eddie Aikau is an important part of Hawaiian Culture. Eddie Aikau was a championship athlete, a waterman, and a family man who truly cared for others. Eddie was not just the 1st lifeguard at Waimea Bay; he was the 1st lifeguard for the entire North Shore, and saved over 500 people throughout his career. Eddie would brave the waves that often reached 30 feet or more, when no one else would go out. It’s important to keep his legacy alive and inspire the next generation to live like Eddie did.
The 39th annual Eddie Big Wave Invitational is aiming to bring focus onto Hawaiian Culture, with a goal to share the stories and legacy of Hawaii with the world. With the Waimea Valley extending behind Waimea Bay, this is an area rich with historic Hawaiian Cultural significance.

[@HeyHowLee]

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[@warrenwilson2572]

They are blessed to support the event for sure.

[@doughorwat]

Awesome!

[@KulchaShokMuzik]

what a day thank you to all

[@chrislaneDivo]

❤🎉🎉🎉

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[@pjones9088]

Amazing event but let’s not forget the people of Lahaina.

[@buzz5969]

What does that have to do with a surf contest lol.

[@TheContentments]

AND let's not forget . . .