The Hawaii-born singer-songwriter and activist recommends some places he loves on the island he still calls home. And yes, surfing and music are involved.
For the first time since 2016, the conditions looked right for the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, a surfing contest that is as prestigious as it is elusive. Surfers had less than 48 hours to travel to Oahu to compete. Then the forecast changed.
In 2002, “Blue Crush” depicted women competing at a major competition at Hawaii’s Pipeline. That’s only now become a reality thanks to grass-roots efforts and hard-charging surfers.