I don’t get excited for a lot of the surf contest press releases I get sent. Most of them are from junior comps held in 2 foot slop. Not that I don’t want to support the up and comers, far from, but there’s only so much time in the day. Anyway I got an email today that got my attention. Tomorrow at 12pm Quiksilver are webcasting the opening ceremonies of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau live from Waimea Bay, Hawaii. According to the Quiksilver website this will include “the traditional Hawaiian blessing and tribute to fallen hero Eddie Aikau, the paddle out in his honour, interviews with the world’s best big wave surfers and highlights from years past when the Bay Called the Day.” I’m hoping it all goes well and we’ll be able to watch the actual event if the waves get big enough (if you don’t already know, the swell has to be 25 foot plus before the comp gets the go ahead). Click here to watch tomorrow at 12pm AEST time.