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skprd13 · 18 January 2014, 02:58 PM

Aloha members,
Forecast calls for 45' plus waves on the North Shore to start rolling in this coming Tuesday. Which means 60' to 70' faces on the outer reefs!

You won't caught me out there however I am sure there will be a few daredevils braving the surf! Surfers from around the world will be gathering on the North Shore of Oahu hoping the waves will be just right to run the Eddie. The Eddie is a surfing event to honor the life of an individual who gave his life to help the crew of the Ho`kuleia on one of it's maiden trial runs out in the ocean back in the 70's. If you have ever heard the term "Eddie would go" then you know what that stands for!

A brave individual who gave his life to help others.
Hope to snap a few pics of the surf! Will post so pics for you all.

Aloha from Kauai,

Tom

Presa canary · 18 January 2014, 03:01 PM

Wow! Please post pics.

T. Ferguson · 18 January 2014, 04:09 PM

We can assume then you won't be paddling to Oahu, right?

It's been four years since the last Eddie. I'm sure this will be a huge event. Looking forward to the photos!

skprd13 · 18 January 2014, 04:12 PM

No, no think I paddle to Oahu! Yes the Eddie is not run unless the condition are perfect. Fingers crossed we have clean waves just as we did for the final foe the Triple Crown event. That was an awesome day!

T. Ferguson · 18 January 2014, 04:22 PM

Hanalei Bay winter surf by you ain't too shabby either. But of course the North Shore in the winter is world famous and this sounds like it will be truly epic.

Dr. Robert · 18 January 2014, 05:37 PM

I'll wait until Big Wednesday!

HL65 · 18 January 2014, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I'll wait until Big Wednesday!

anilzat · 19 January 2014, 01:46 AM

I'd like to see someone ride the 45' waves.

Be safe out there.

Hooper · 19 January 2014, 02:19 AM

So jealous Tom!! can't wait, will be in Kauai in April

ippon20 · 19 January 2014, 01:36 PM

Yeah, My limit is 15 ft. (not by hawaii standards). In my neck of the woods only during Hurricane season do we get that. It requires total dedication or your dead for sure. When the wife and I were last in Kauai I surfed Tunnels and pearled on a takeoff. Got a nice bit of reef rash from that one. Needless to say I started shoulder hopping after that scare.

18 January 2014, 02:58 PM	#1
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	45' Hawaiian style waves expected Tuesday Aloha members, Forecast calls for 45' plus waves on the North Shore to start rolling in this coming Tuesday. Which means 60' to 70' faces on the outer reefs! You won't caught me out there however I am sure there will be a few daredevils braving the surf! Surfers from around the world will be gathering on the North Shore of Oahu hoping the waves will be just right to run the Eddie. The Eddie is a surfing event to honor the life of an individual who gave his life to help the crew of the Ho`kuleia on one of it's maiden trial runs out in the ocean back in the 70's. If you have ever heard the term "Eddie would go" then you know what that stands for! A brave individual who gave his life to help others. Hope to snap a few pics of the surf! Will post so pics for you all. Aloha from Kauai, Tom

18 January 2014, 04:09 PM	#3
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	We can assume then you won't be paddling to Oahu, right? It's been four years since the last Eddie. I'm sure this will be a huge event. Looking forward to the photos! __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

18 January 2014, 04:22 PM	#5
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Hanalei Bay winter surf by you ain't too shabby either. But of course the North Shore in the winter is world famous and this sounds like it will be truly epic. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

18 January 2014, 05:37 PM	#6
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,707	I'll wait until Big Wednesday! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

19 January 2014, 02:19 AM	#9
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	So jealous Tom!! can't wait, will be in Kauai in April __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

18 January 2014, 03:01 PM	#2
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Wow! Please post pics.

18 January 2014, 04:12 PM	#4
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	No, no think I paddle to Oahu! Yes the Eddie is not run unless the condition are perfect. Fingers crossed we have clean waves just as we did for the final foe the Triple Crown event. That was an awesome day!

19 January 2014, 01:46 AM	#8
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	I'd like to see someone ride the 45' waves. Be safe out there.

19 January 2014, 01:36 PM	#10
ippon20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Yeah, My limit is 15 ft. (not by hawaii standards). In my neck of the woods only during Hurricane season do we get that. It requires total dedication or your dead for sure. When the wife and I were last in Kauai I surfed Tunnels and pearled on a takeoff. Got a nice bit of reef rash from that one. Needless to say I started shoulder hopping after that scare. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

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