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4 de feb. de 2016 · Aikau, born in 1946, grew up in a time of racial tension in Hawaii, as depicted in the movie, “Hawaiian – The Legend of Eddie Aikau.” At that time, locals were not welcomed near the new tourist hotels and Hawaiian culture was in a deep depression. Nonetheless Aikau grew up in a warm environment.
Eddie Aikau (from the Eddie Aikau Foundation Website) Edward Ryon Makuahanai "Eddie" Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) is one of the most respected names in surfing. He was the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu. He saved many lives and became well known as a big-wave surfer. "Eddie" was a true symbol of Aloha.
4 de may. de 2019 · In 1971, Aikau’s dedication and perseverance to rescuing people, even in the face of surf that reached 30 feet high, was rewarded with the honour Lifeguard of the Year. Apart from his skills as ...
24 de ene. de 2023 · Aikau saved more than 500 people during his career but during a journey in 1978 re-enacting an ancient route of Polynesian migration between Hawaii and Tahiti, the voyaging canoe he was aboard ...
8 de dic. de 2023 · The legend of the man has grown exponentially in the 45 years since his untimely demise. As a result, Eddie Aikau's life and sacrifice has become the subject of myths and legends through the years.
21 de nov. de 2012 · Born on Maui in 1946, Eddie Aikau came from a Native Hawaiian family whose ancestors included kahuna and voyagers who sailed across the Pacific and settled the Islands more than 800 years before.
"Eddie iría". Es una frase que desde hace tiempo tiene un profundo significado para innumerables hawaianos y surfistas de todo el mundo. Hawaiano: La leyenda de Eddie Aikau va más allá de esas famosas palabras y relata la extraordinaria vida y el poder de Eddie Aikau, el legendario surfista hawaiano de grandes olas, precursor del socorrismo y finalmente miembro de la tripulación de la ...
