Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau

ASP Specialty Event
Waimea Bay Oahu, Hawaii
1 December 2008 - 28 February 2009

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Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau in Holding Pattern

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 23 December, 2008 : - - Waimea Bay -- While the ASP World Tour and ASP Women’s World Tours have both culminated for 2008, the Hawaiian action is far from finished.

The infamous Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational (an ASP Specialty event) only runs when the conditions reach 25’ (Hawaiian kids...look out) and is one of the most exciting shows on Earth...when it runs. With a waiting period that runs from November 30, 2008 to February 29, 2008, the best surfers are on call for when the surf gets serious. Here...is the latet update...

Following an intensely active start to the winter surf season, with four weeks of back-to-back swells in the 10-18 foot (Hawaiian scale) range, the North Shore of Oahu will catch its breath in the coming week with no significant swell episodes forecast for the period.

Early forecasts for the week point towards fun-sized surf in the 4-6 foot (Hawaiian scale) range. Historically, the largest months for surf along the North Shore are January and February. Given the hyper-activity so far this winter, potential for "Eddie"-sized swell looks very promising.

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Invitees
Andy Irons
Brian Keaulana
Brock Little
Bruce Irons
Carlos Burle
Clyde Aikau
Darryl Virostko
Greg Long
Ian Walsh
Jamie O’Brien
Jamie Sterling
Kelly Slater
Keone Downing
Makua Rothman
Mark Healey
Michael Ho
Noah Johnson
Peter Mel
Ross Clarke-Jones
Rusty Keaulana
Shane Dorian
Sunny Garcia
Tom Carroll
Titus Kinimaka
Takayuki Wakita (JPN)
Grant Baker (ZAF)
Ramon Navarro (CHL) 
Ibon Amatriain (SPN).

Alternates
Kala Alexander (Aikau Pick)
Garrett McNamara
Darrick Doerner
Reef McIntosh
Tony Ray
Anthony Tashnick
Paul Patterson
Nathan Fletcher
Kalani Chapman
Dave Wassel
Taylor Knox
Evan Slater
Pancho Sullivan
Derek Ho
Danny Fuller
Chava Greenlee
Keoni Watson
Manoa Drollet
Myles Padaca
Tony Moniz
Ross Williams
Ken “Skin Dog” Collins
Koby Abberton
Laurie Towner.

Honorary
Mark Foo
Todd Chesser
Tiger Espere
Jay Moriarty
Peter Davi 

Previous reports:
# 1 : Quiksilver Big Wave in Memory of Eddie Aikau gets ready
# 2 : The Quiksilver Eddie holding period starts this Sunday
# 3 : 25-30 foot waves for opening ceremony of The Eddie..
# 4 : Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Opening Ceremony  
# 5 : Weekly swell update for Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie 

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