Key takeaways:
- The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a one-day contest held in Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore.
- This year, the event will also be making history as female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in its 39-year history.
- The event is named after Eddie Aikau, a legendary Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer who was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, one of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests, is set to take place on Sunday in Hawaii for the first time in seven years. This year, the event will also be making history as female surfers will be competing alongside the men for the first time in its 39-year history.
The Eddie is a one-day contest held in Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, and is only held when the surf is consistently large enough during the winter big wave surfing season from mid-December through mid-March. This year, the surf must reach 20 feet (6 meters) by Hawaii measurements, which is equivalent to about 40 feet (12 meters) when measured by methods used in the rest of the U.S.
The event is named after Eddie Aikau, a legendary Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer who was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was also the first official lifeguard at the bay, and was known for his bravery and skill in rescuing people from the ocean.
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a highly anticipated event, and this year’s competition is expected to be even more exciting with the addition of female surfers. The event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.
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