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

Dream come true to surf in The Eddie Aikau today! Congrats to Luke Shepardson for winning 🏆 I came in 5th place, looking forward to the next opportunity to surf this iconic event. Mahalo to the Aikau Ohana 🤙 Hurley Red Bull TAG Heuer CARIUMA GoPro KT Surfing | Kai Lenny

The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay is set to take place on Sunday, according to Clyde Aikau, the director of the Eddie Aikau Foundation. Aikau stated that the event will be held in memory of his brother, Solomon Aikau III, who passed away in October, and Roy “China” Uemura, a Waikiki beachboy and surf contest organizer who died earlier this month. Aikau also noted that this will be the first time women will be competing in the prestigious contest, with 40 surfers, 34 men and 6 w

doesn’t get better than this, 50/50 from Landon McNamara Watch The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational live on worldsurfleague.com, Rip Curl’s YouTube and Rogue.TV Thank you to the Eddie Aikau Foundation for all of their hard work and dedication to perpetuating the legacy of Eddie Aikau. #EddieWouldGo | World Surf League