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Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau ( Kahului, Hawaii, May 5, 1946 – March 17, 1978) was a Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved over 500 people and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.
The life of Eddie Aikau is the incredible story of the ultimate Hawaiian waterman. The surfer, lifeguard, family man, friend, traveler, musician, and hero inspired future generations of wave riders worldwide.
Jan 22, 2023 · 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.
Jan 21, 2023 · Eddie Aikau: Hawaiian first, surfer second. Photo: University of Hawaii. Date: March 16, 1978. Place: Off the coast of Lānaʻi, Hawaiʻi. The Moment: Eddie Aikau paddles for help from a...
Jan 23, 2023 · More than a surf contest, the Eddie is a cultural event to honor and celebrate Eddie Aikau, a surfer from Hawaii and the first lifeguard on the North Shore of Oahu. Of a...
Dec 8, 2023 · HONOLULU (KHON2) — The legend of the man has grown exponentially in the 45 years since his untimely demise. As a result, Eddie Aikau’s life and sacrifice has become the subject of myths and...
Feb 4, 2016 · The life, death and legacy of Eddie Aikau includes his dedication to family life, humble lifesaving and fearless surfing. It has left an everlasting impact on the Hawaiian community and the BYU-Hawaii ohana.
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