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A stranger, Luke Shepardson, wins the Eddie Aikau

Luke Shepardson won the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational tat Waimea Bay.
 






Shepardson, a Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguard, scored 89.1 points out of a possible 90 to edge out defending champion John John Florence.

While everyone was waiting for star surfers like John John Florence, Kelly Slater, Kai Lenny, Billy Kemper or Lucas Chianca, it was finally a stranger who triumphed at the Eddie Aikau Invitational. This Sunday, in the mythical bay of Waimea on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, the famous big surfing competition – in tribute to the lifeguard Eddie Aikau who disappeared at sea in 1978 – was to the great surprise won by Luke Shepardson.

Florence won the last Eddie in 2016. No one has won more than once.

A total of 40 athletes were invited, plus alternates. They surfed in two rounds of five heats each, with each competitor riding a maximum of four waves in each round. The best three of the possible eight rides count toward their score.

“I said to myself: if I am one of the guests, it means that I can winsaid Luke Shepardson. It was very scary, the waves were huge and it was a dream come true to participate in the Eddie. I can’t believe it, it’s completely crazy, and now I have to go back to the watchtower to make sure everyone is safe until the end of the day! »

In the standings, Luke Shepardson finished ahead of the other finalists John John Florence (2nd) – who was defending champion , Mark Healey (3rd), Billy Kemper (4th), Kai Lenny (5th), Zeke Lau (6th), Landon McNamara (7th) and Keali’i Mamala (8th). 

For the first time, women were invited and six competed. Andrea Moller made history as the first female to ride a competitive wave at “The Eddie.”

Watch the full contest:

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Big Wave Guardians

Hawaii’s North Shore is the world’s most dangerous 7-mile stretch of beach. Massive swells, life-and-death rescues, and “the best job in the world” - yet often most hazardous one – is the compelling drama of Hawaii’s #BigWaveGuardians.

As surfers push the limits and crowds increase, a small group of heroes have reinvented water safety on a parallel track to the rising dangers. Addicting thrills VS inherent peril – they are caught up in both. Surfing’s elite hell-men risk their lives to save their friends while challenging a realm beyond.

Big Wave Guardians is the story of Hawaiian lifeguarding and how it is intricately intertwined with surfing and the contemporary culture of Hawaii.

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In Tahiti, Eimeo Czermak never wastes his time



This year {2021] is really special for Eimeo.. with Covid 19 pandemic, World Surf League cancelled all QS and pro junior contests in a Hawaii -Tahiti nui Region! Except a few local competitions, there is not a short term goals and the only way to try to keep faith and motivation is to instaure a working ROUTINE .Eimeo is growing up and he's just turning 18  years old in June and this year he 's more focus on a little details who can help to be a better surfer : hard physical training, nourriture , superfood supplements , rest, and of course working on his surfing skills!This film resume last three months of surfing in his home break in Teahupo'o and some secret waves of French Polynesia.

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Shark kills Surfer in Hawaii Forcing the Suspension of a Surfing Competition | Hawaii Shark Attack


A surfer who was attacked by a shark in Hawaii on Tuesday has died, prompting the suspension a women's professional surfing competition in Honolua Bay.

The unidentified victim passed away early Wednesday evening.

The 56-year-old man from Lahaina, a city in West Maui, was paddling out from the old ramp in the bay when the incident occurred, according to a release by Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. He was taken to the hospital and admitted for surgery after the attack.

The state department posted multiple photos to social media showing a surfboard with large bite marks. One photo showed a bite mark appearing to measure 17 inches wide. The attack prompted the indefinite hold of the World Surf League women's professional surfing competition Maui Pro on the day of the incident, according to a release by the WSL.

The WSL announced the decision to cancel the remaining heats of the competition at Honolua Bay on Wednesday, stating in a release that the organization is working on options to complete the event at an alternate location in Hawaii after working with local authorities and speaking to surfers.

The surfer who died in the attack was a recreational surfer and was not involved in the WSL competition.
The surfing organization shared condolences to the shark attack victim's family, friends and the Maui surfing community in a social media post on Thursday.

"The WSL has learned that Tuesday's victim of the shark attack at Honolua Bay has tragically passed away," wrote the WSL in a caption on social media. "Our thoughts and hearts are with the victim's family and friends as well as the entire Maui surfing community."

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Leonardo Fioravanti | WE MADE IT TO HAWAII



We're back in Hawaii for an incredible winter of good waves, good times, and Poke Bowls. The world Surf League championship tour is finally coming back and the first event of the 2021 season will start on my birthday the 8th of December so let’s settle in and make it happen!

Surfers:
Leonardo Fioravanti
Joey Johnston
Sofia Wilson
Zeke Lau

Film/Edit:
Tomo McPherson

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LANIAKEA - Hawaii by Drone


Laniakea means immeasurable heaven in Hawaiian. It is the name of our local supercluster galaxies, where our own galaxy and planet is located. Documenting the lifestyle of the islands surrounding the beach, ocean, jungle, with a focus on surf. Filmed entirely with quadcopter drones in the Hawaiian islands by Karim Iliya.

Credits

Aerial Cinematography 
by Karim Iliya

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Edited by Amanda Beenen

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Music:
Big Wild - “Aftergold”
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Featuring
Kimberly Gentile
Marina Daian 

Perri Kaminoff

Nicole Haglund 

Miranda Schweiner

Ashley Baxter

Kevin Jorgeson

Guillermo Marun

Alexa Deike

Braiden Maither

Mark Healey

Additional collaborators
Keith Ladzinski (3 string productions)

Robyn Penn (Maui Maka)

Jon Spenser

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Filmed with a DJI phantom 3 and DJI inspire 1 drone.


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