Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau

Overturned jetski at the Eddie. WSL/Heff

Greg Long disappeared when Waimea crashed behind him and threw up a huge wall of white water. Photo: WSL/Keoki

Cleanup set. Photo: WSL/Keoki

John John Florence looks out at his first Eddie. Photo: WSL/Heff

The Eddie tower.

John John Florence prevails.

White water rushed up onto the sand as rogue waves crashed on the shore break. Photo: WSL/Heff

Greg Long readies for his Round 1 heat. Photo: WSL/Heff

All eyes on Clyde Aikau as he ponders whether or not to run the nine Eddie.

Early bird gets the good spot on the beach. Photo: WSL/Heff

Clyde Aikau and the Aikau family make the call to go.

Standing room only.

Mark Healey's view from above.

Twiggy Photo: WSL/Keoki

John John Florence, all smiles after claiming the legendary event down the beach from his house. Photo: WSL/Heff

Grant Baker, the 2013/2014 Big Wave Tour champ, looking right at home at Waimea in Round 2. Photo: WSL/Keoki

Ian Walsh makes it look easy at Waimea Bay. Photo: WSL/Heff

Takayuki Wakita takes a heavy wipeout at Waimea Bay. Photo: WSL/Heff