Eddie Aikau Brought Me to Big Wave Surfing

Eddie Aikau Brought Me to Big Wave Surfing

Eddie Aikau is a legend. As a child, watching him surf Waimea is what drew me to big wave surfing. He did so much for Hawaiian pride. Did you know that he saved 500 lives as the first life guard at Waimea? ESPN did a wonderful 30 for 30 documentary on him. Check it out if you haven't already. This iconic picture of him was taken by another legend in his own right, Dan Merkel @merkelmedia @eddieaikaufoundation

Galen Okazaki - Founder Nui Nalu Surf

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