In this world of surfing that ruins CT, QS, invents challengers, in which the wonderful and prestigious Hawaiian Triple Crown no longer exists and in which the Pipe Masters is no longer what it used to be, the classic invitational championship in memory of the legendary Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau, or simply Eddie Aikau, stands in strong contrast.

It seems that there is a consensus in the surfing world about the purity of this event, about the core of this event, about the importance of this event, even, and I'm being romantic, about the spirituality of this event.

These are all aspects that add a lot to what was mentioned in the first paragraph.

Eddie sacrificed his life to save his friends, his companions on the Hōkūleʻa, a ship that intended to repeat the brave journey that the Polynesians made centuries ago, joining Hawaii with Tahiti.

Eddie was the only lifeguard on the North Shore and it was in his veins not only to surf big waves but also to take care of others. And so he died, following what ran through his blood.

Honoring Eddie on a day when “Eddie would go in the water” has become one of the greatest honors in surfing. An honor reserved for very few occasions in history; this event has been held 10 times in 40 years (nine if you consider that the first one did not have the slogan of the sea being gigantic).

This Sunday, Waimea Bay permitting, there will be Eddie and the finest lineage of global surfing tradition will be honored.

And it's beautiful that this happens, it's beautiful that something pure exists in this world of surfing that in some corners wants to promote drama, reality shows and everything else.

Hopefully, some of the invited Spanish speakers (on the list of substitutes) will make it to the main stage and enter the event: Alonso, Manny, Natxo, Merello and Isabella (worthy guests at the event) and achieve what Ramón Navarro already achieved; the only Spanish speaker, if I'm not mistaken, in history to be part of the event.

-They gave the green light for Eddie: https://dukesurf.com/dieron-luz-verde-para-el-eddie-2/

-ISA asked for 16 places for longboarders in Los Angeles 2028: https://dukesurf.com/isa-asked-for-16-places-for-longboarders-in-los-angeles-2028/

-Only two locations are considered for LA 2028: Huntington and Lowers: https://dukesurf.com/only-two-locations-are-considered-for-la-2028-huntington-and-lowers/

-ISA asked to extend the number of Olympic surfers from 24 to 36 for LA 2028: https://dukesurf.com/isa-asked-to-extend-the-number-of-olympic-surfers-from-24-to-36-for-la-2028/

-WSL sells VIP experiences for the Pipe Pro starting at US$ 6500: https://dukesurf.com/wsl-sells-vip-experiences-for-the-pipe-pro-starting-at-us-6500/

-Slater will return to competition at the Backdoor Shootout: https://dukesurf.com/slater-will-return-to-competition-at-the-backdoor-shootout/

-The tube of the month reported: Santi Medeiro in Pipe: https://dukesurf.com/el-tubo-del-mes-santi-medeiro-en-pipe/

-Kalama Stratton won two categories of the Barton Lynch groms tournament: https://dukesurf.com/kalama-stratton-won-two-categories-of-the-barton-lynch-groms-tournament/

-The madness of Vans not doing a live stream of the Pipe Masters: https://dukesurf.com/la-locura-de-que-vans-no-realizara-transmision-en-vivo-del-pipe-masters/

-Slater's aging ratio: 0,72 per year: https://dukesurf.com/slater-aging-ratio-072-per-year/

-Axel Lorentz left Pukas to “give life” to his next projects: https://dukesurf.com/axel-lorentz-leaves-pukas-to-give-life-to-his-next-projects/

-Alan Cleland achieved a historic second place in the Pipe Masters: https://dukesurf.com/alan-cleland-finished-second-in-the-pipe-masters/

-A chat in the line up: “For a million I don’t think we’ll do it”: https://dukesurf.com/a-chat-in-the-line-up-for-a-million-I-don’t-think-we’ll-do-it/

-Tico Sam Reidy was fifth in the Puerto QS: https://dukesurf.com/tico-sam-reidy-fue-quinto-en-el-qs-de-puerto/

-Lopez, Weiss, Salinas and Borquez won the first of the ALAS 2025: https://dukesurf.com/lopez-weiss-salinas-and-borquez-won-the-first-of-the-alas-2025/

-The official video of Gabriel Medina's trip to Peru: https://dukesurf.com/the-official-video-of-gabriel-medina-s-trip-to-peru/

-Surfers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela won an ISA scholarship: https://dukesurf.com/surfistas-de-colombia-costa-rica-ecuador-mexico-peru-y-venezuela-ganaron-beca-isa/

-The British Federation received US$ 1,7 million for this Olympic cycle: https://dukesurf.com/british-federation-received-us-17-million-for-this-olympic-cycle/

-Peru confirmed in this season's Backdoor Shootout: https://dukesurf.com/peru-confirmed-in-this-seasons-backdoor-shootout/

-FENTA plans QS 3000 in Pacasmayo in 2025: https://dukesurf.com/fenta-plans-qs-3000-in-pacasmayo-in-2025/

-FENTA announced the construction of two more high-performance centers: https://dukesurf.com/fenta-anuncio-construccion-de-dos-centros-mas-de-alto-rendimiento/

-The best photos from the final day of the Panamanian circuit decision: https://dukesurf.com/the-best-photos-from-the-final-day-of-the-panamanian-circuit-decision/

-Gallery of strong emotions: The final day in photos: https://dukesurf.com/galeria-de-emociones-fuertes-el-dia-final-en-fotos/

-Video highlights from the final day of the South American Youth Championship: https://dukesurf.com/video-highlights-from-the-final-day-of-the-south-american-youth-championship/

-Peru won the South American Youth Championship: https://dukesurf.com/peru-gano-el-sudamericano-juvenil-2/

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