The island of Oahu. From the South Shore with picturesque Diamond Head, Bueatiful Waikiki and Historic Pearl Harbour, to the world famous North Shore, home to Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline. You can come to relax or come ready wear yourself out, either way Oahu has countless things to do. We currently live in Waikiki, which at times can be a little hectic with all the visitors, but we are 4 blocks from the ocean and can easily walk to Canoes surfing break to surf year round. We have also found numerous things to do on the island that take us in all directions.

We often find ourselves on the east side of the island at Kailua Beach relaxing in the sun, or golfing at Ko'olau, the nations toughest course. We've traveled to the West Side of the sland to hang with the locals, kayak the coast, and swim with pods of spinner dolphins.

At least once a month we go to the north shore. Once there we usually have a hard time choosing what to do. During the summer months we tend to snorkel at Sharks Cove, hike Pupukea, or hang around Haleiewa. During the winter, north Pacific storms bring high surf and undoubtedly the worlds best surfers. We have watched them compete in Pipemasters at the Banzai Pipeline, and were lucky enough to be on island when the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational was held at Waimea Bay.

For some extra exertion we head towards the mountains (Mauka) where countless hikes have kept us busy seeing waterfalls, eating mountain apples, and taking in some great panoramic views. Being young we also partake in our fair share of nightlife. Be it in Waikiki or China Town, whatever our mood is we kind find some fun. All in all living on or visiting Oahu will provide you with all the Hawaii has to offer (minus the lava), and is sure to keep us busy for quite a while.

Will the Eddie Go?

November 5, 2005
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave competition is coming off a wonderful year. 2004's competition saw 25' plus (hawaiian scale) size waves, gorgeous weather, and great competition. With young Kauai native Bruce Irons scoring a perfect 100 score on this wave he sealed the chamipionship and the $50,000 prize money. Australian Ross Clarke-Jones was second followed by another local Shane Dorian. For complete results, pictures, and history go to the Quick Silver Eddie Aikau Big Wave home page for 2004.

For those who don't know Eddie Aikau was one of the first Big Wave surfers who was lost at sea trying to save his shipmates during a tragic accident in 1978. The Quick Silver In Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is a surfing event held at the world famous Waimea Bay between December and February of each year. The long waiting period is due to the requirements of the event to have at least 25 foot plus hawaiian scale waves. A measurement that translates into a face of over 40 feet. Since the invitational was started in 1984 it has only been held 7 times. If the early waves on the North Shore this season are any indication of things to come then we can all hope for another amazing day of epic surf.