"Eddie Would Go." The last couple years, since we put the barricades up, youve got a pretty smooth flow out there. In 1978 Eddie volunteered as a crew member for a canoe voyage from Hawaii to Tahiti. After four wonderful years, they were on their way to Hawaii to live with the most loved, adored and respected Hawaiian family, the Aikaus. He also had courage when he surfed a 40 foot set wave. Well known for his exceptional courage and selfless nature as well as for the fact that no one ever drowned at sea on his watch, Aikau was named Lifeguard of the Year in 1971. A true collectors edition from the time of Morning of the Earth. Eddie won first place in the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship contest in 1977. With almost 500 people rescued during his time as the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he became well-known for riding the huge Hawaiian waves, earning many accolades, including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship. The Foundation supports the efforts of organizations and activities that perpetuate the spirit of Aloha and Eddie Aikau. A split between Quiksilver and the Aikau family has left the events future uncertain, while Quiksilvers longstanding permit at Waimea will soon be up for grabs. The great surfer remained forever in the waters of the ocean, buried in its raging waves.Traffic grinds to a halt along Kam Highway, despite contest organizers best efforts to keep it flowing. All crew members were rescued, and the most prominent search party in Hawaii history was sent to find Eddie, but the search was unsuccessful. The sinking canoe was spotted by a helicopter pilot flying over and called for a rescue team. The ship’s passengers saw for a long time the silhouette of a real man, an outstanding man, a lifeguard going to certain death. He desperately tried to reach the shore, for this, he even took off his life jacket … Here the breadth of Eddie Aikau’s soul manifested itself: the 31-year-old surfer and lifeguard made the fateful decision to go for help using his surfboard. The crew members became hostages of the elements, on a sinking ship, without radio communication and hope of salvation. Soon a real storm began, and the ship received a severe breach. On March 16, 1978, the canoe hit the road despite unfavorable weather. Thus, Aikau volunteered to become a member of the crew of the Severnaya Zvezda ship. The two-hull canoe was supposed to cross 4,000 km in 30 days and arrive at the shores of the island of Tahiti.īeing a native Hawaiian, Eddie wanted to take part in the journey because he was proud of his origin and studied the history and culture of his ancestors. In 1978, the Polynesian Travel Society organized a scientific naval expedition on the trail of Polynesian migrants. Yet, ironically, it was the meaning of life that brought the death of a great man who existed for the good of others. This was his life, his highest meaning of existence. Thanks to his incredible sacrifice, heroism, and kind-heartedness, Eddie Aikau was recognized as the best rescuer of the year 1971.ĭuring lunches and breaks, Aikau could not leave the expanse of water for a minute – he enjoyed conquering the ocean, soaring up on huge 10-meter waves, and felt like a thrilled person. This was the whole Eddie – he gave himself up to the cause entirely, with all his heart he approached all his undertakings, did not give a weakness, and with open arms walked towards others. Eddie controlled a 10km stretch of beach with two incredibly challenging surf spots.Īikau has held more than 500 people for all the years of work, and no one drowned during its shift! Since 1968, Eddie Aikau, not sparing himself, threw himself into giant waves and raging whirlpools for ten years, saving people from certain death. The local government noticed the dexterous surfer and offered Aikau a job he liked.
#EDDIE AIKAU DEATH FREE#
From now on, the young Hawaiian guy spends all his free time from work and sleeping in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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