Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau (May 4, 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.

Dec 21, 2024 · Established in memory of the late Hawaiian hero, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was first run in 1984. Requiring a full day of consistent 25-foot surf to be called on.

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.

The Eddie Aikau Foundation is a charitable 501 (c)3 organization, created to share Eddie Aikau's life, contributions and accomplishments while promoting education and the advancement of Hawaiian culture.

Edward Ryon Makuahanai "Eddie" Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) is one of the most respected names in surfing. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu. He saved many lives and became well known as a big-wave surfer. "Eddie" was …

Aikau was a master of diving and surfing traditions of the Islands. With great care for the life of others, Aikau became the first lifeguard on Oahu's North Shore and saved countless swimmers from the rough waters and big surf.

Eddie Aikau was a humble man who was larger than life. As a surfer, he rode the biggest waves in the world; as a lifeguard, he saved hundreds of lives from the North Shore's treacherous waters; and as a proud Hawaiian, he sacrificed his life to save his fellow sailors aboard the voyaging canoe Hokule'a.

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.

From TAUBLIEB Films, comes the Emmy Award winning documentary, Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, chronicles how a shy young islander battled against cultural and even racial bias to become not only one of Hawaii’s most famous surfers, but a pioneering lifeguard at one of the most dangerous beaches on earth.

Jan 4, 2025 · Eddie Aikau, a legendary Hawaiian surfer and lifeguard, saved over 500 people and won the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship, inspiring bravery and courage in the face of danger.