"Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau" Part of ESPN's 30 for 30 Series Premiered on October 1st!

This 90-minute documentary covers the life of surfer icon Eddie Aikau. Director Sam George shares his inspiration for the movie and shares more about the Hawaiian legend he classifies as "one of the best-known, least known figure in surfing history."

Check out espn.go.com's teaser and film summary here!

Also, check out an interview on xgames.espn.go.com with the film's director, Sam George, here!

The Eddie and Mark Healey photographed in Transworld Surf!

The April issue of Transworld surf showed some love to both Mark Healey and the 2012 Eddie Aikau opening ceremony. Check out the photos below! 

2012 Eddie Aikau Opening Ceremony 

Mark at Pipe with a GoPro in his mouth! 

Eddie Aikau Remembrance on ESPN

The opening ceremony for Eddie Aikau is featured on ESPN's website. Check out the link below to read how people came together to celebrate the life of a legend. 

Eddie Aikau Ceremony on Transworld Surf

Coverage of Quiksilver's Eddie Aikau Opening Ceremony is featured on Transworld Surf's online publication. Check out the link below to view pictures and article in remembrance of "Hawaii's most respected big wave rider and hero."

The Eddie Opening Ceremony At Waimea

Transworld Surf featured an awesome article about The Eddie Aikau Opening Ceremony. The article talks about the past winners, the Quiksilver brand, and Eddie himself. Click the picture below to link to the full article.

The Eddie on Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly featured an awesome article about the big waves that are expected on Oahu's North Shore just in time for The Eddie. Click the image below to link to the full article.

The Eddie Featured on ESPN, Surfer, and Transworld Surf Online!

Transworld Surf and ESPN.com both featured Quik's announcement of the invitees to the 28th annual Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, which begins on December 1st at Waimea Bay. Click the links below to see the full list of invitees and to get more info about the event!

Upcoming Movie About Eddie Aikau In The Surfer's Journal

There is an awesome 12 page spread in The Surfer's Journal on the upcoming, highly anticipated movie about Eddie Aikau, his life, and legacy. The article includes private accounts and interviews from his family members and friends.

 Eddie Would Go -- check out the article below!

Quiksilver in Transworld Surf's Photo Book!

Quiksilver is all over Transworld Surf's July 2012 Photo Book. Check out all the different photos below!

"The Eddie" Big Wave Surf Contest Cancelled

Even after the three-month holding period, the conditions at Waimea Bay proved to be disappointing.  "The Eddie" Big Wave Surf Contest had to be cancelled due to the lack of the 20-foot-plus surf that was needed for the contest to take place. Check out the articles below...

Click here for full article!

Transworld Talks About the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Event Being Called Off

Transworld Business and Transworld Surf posted articles about the 2012 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Event being called off this year due to the lack of 20-foot plus surf at Waimea Bay.

Read Transworld Business' take on the contest cancellation here! 

Or read Transworld Surf's article here!

Transworld Surf Reports on Quiksilver's Eddie Aikau Players and NFL Athletes at a NFL Pro Bowl Welcoming Party!

Transworld Surf Talked about the NFL Pro Bowl Welcoming Party with attendees including selected players from the Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Invitational and NFL Pro Bowl Players! Look at pics below! Check out all the pictures and the story here!

The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau

The Eddie is a one-day international event with no set date, but it is still one of the most powerful surfing events ever. Read the ASP's article about yesterday's opening ceremony here!

The Eddie

The Reuters.com writes about the history of The Eddie and the man it honors. Read the full article here.

The Eddie Opening Ceremony

Twenty-five of the world's elite surfers gathered on the shore of Waimea Bay in honor of the late Eddie Aikau. Check out the coverage of The Eddie Opening Ceremony on Surfer Mag for some sweet photos of the surfers!

The 2011 Eddie Invitees Announced!

Check out TransworldSURF's awesome article to find out more about the competition that celebrates the life of "Surfing's Greatest Modern Icon" and see who the 28 intivtees are. For the full article, click here!

27th annual Eddie invitees announced!

The invitation list for the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau has been released! Read the full article for more details about the contest, and find out why Mark Healey says "There's really nothing else like it in surfing," by clicking here!

Quiksilver Athletes Featured in Surfer Magazine

Check out all the Quiksilver coverage in the September 2011 edition of surfer magazine!

Here's Kelly Slater on the cover!

Shown below is a pic of Dane Reynolds on the letter from the editor page.

Here's Bruce Irons in Waimea Bay on December 16, 2004 when he won the Eddie. You can also see Kelly Slater walking up in the distance!

Shown here is a series of four pictures of Kelly Slater surfing Lower Trestles.

Check out Dane Reynolds and Kelly Slater headed to Trestles!

Here's Ry Craike tearing it up in Uluwatu!