The iconic event instilled in History was historic and this wave caught all by surprise. Not one person seen this one coming.
Most riders call it Black wave. Mainly because it is so big that you can't see the horizon when in the water. It is a giant wall of water coming at you with very dark color nearly black.
Wave closed out the entire Waimea Bay and spat so hard the mist could be felt by spectators 100 yards away. The skis below it had to come in instead of out.
They normally go out to watch over the surfers in lineup. But when the wave of this size breaks right in front them. Priority is to save the Jet Skis and all on them at the current moment.
I have been coming to this event for decades. in the 3 decades they have ran the event 11 times.
The minimum requirement for this event to run is high. Waves need to exceed 50ft Faces and be consistent enough for all riders to obtain scores.
Each heat has riders from so many generations. Ages range from the 50s to 20s. Earning a spot at this event is Rare. One rider who is a tremendous Musician took home the grand Prize today.
Local Boy Landon Mcnamara He is the Nephew of Garrett Mcnamara who caught the very first 100ft wave in Nazarre Portugal. The Uncle trained him. And today he took home the greatest award of all. He is The Eddie Aikau Champion. 1 of only 11. Awarding him 50k is also a very nice reward. But in his mind winning the event means so much more to him and his family.
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