Meet Big Wave pro surfers at Pearlridge this weekend
'That sealed my fate as the winner,' Landon McNamara on Eddie Aikau win
WakeUp2Day's Chris Latronic went live at Pearlridge Center to learn more about the event and how attendees can meet their favorite Big Wave surfers while winning amazing prizes.
The special gathering offers fans a rare opportunity to engage with some of the world's most accomplished Big Wave surfers, celebrate Eddie Aikau's legacy and experience the true spirit of aloha.
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Guests can receive limited-edition Eddie posters and win exclusive prizes such as priceless signed Eddie contest jerseys and a custom T&C Surf surfboard.
Confirmed athletes attending include:
Landon McNamara
Mason Ho
Billy Kemper
Aaron Gold
Chad Keaulana
Jake Maki
Mark Healey
Ha'a Aikau
Joey Cadiz
Mikey O'Shaughnessy
Tiare Lawrence
Ben Wilkinson
Eala Stewart
Emily Erickson
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