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 Eddie update: Pacific heats up, Kelly interview

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 13 January, 2009 : - - Oahu's North Shore is a-buzz this week as a major low pressure cell develops off the Kamchatka Peninsula that could be brewing an Eddie-sized swell. As the system unfolds across an easterly Pacific path it could well generate a swathe of swell with open ocean heights in excess of 25 feet.

But a sustained 24-hour period of Eddie-sized swell, as is required by The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, generally comes as a result of sustained wind speeds across the Pacific of around 55 knots. Present wave models are showing winds of mostly 40-50 knots, so it is possible that this system will fall short of generating sustained giant waves for a full day of Eddie competition.

Current projections have the swell hitting the Hawaiian islands late Wednesday morning and persisting over a period of four days to varying degrees. Mother Nature answers to no-one, so this system will be monitored consistently for developments. Check quiksilver.com/eddie daily updates.

In this week's Waimea Weekly Update, Mark Healey catches up with nine-time World Champion and 2002 winner of The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Waimea Kelly Slater. 

Kelly shares with Mark his thoughts on winning the Eddie and compares it to his world titles. To see the full webisode, viewers can tune-in at quiksilver.com/eddie.

These video clips along with other videos from The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau are available for syndication through Splashcast; videos can be embedded to blogs, social networking sites and more. Check it out here.

Special thanks to Pat Caldwell from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the swell data and forecasts. Current conditions and surf report for Waimea Bay, provided by Surfline, is available on the event website quiksilver.com/eddie. Visitors can also sign up for the official text alert for when the Bay Calls the Day.

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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 
# 6 : Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau in holding pattern

# 7 : Invitees discuss board choice for the Quiksilver Eddie..
# 8 : Tow-In vs paddle for this week's Quiksilver Eddie update

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