WAIMEA BAY (HawaiiNewsNow) – The first round of the 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational concluded around 1 p.m. In the top 10:

1. Nathan Florence (HI)
2. Luke Shepardson (HI, WINNER 2023)
3. Nic Lamb (CA)
4. Landon McNamara (HI)
5. Kai Lenny (HI)
6. Mason Ho (HI)
7. Ezekiel Lau (HI)
8. Chad Keaulana (HI)
9. Matt Bromley (SOUTH AFRICA)
10. Eala Stewart (HI)

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Competition director Liam McNamara pointed out that first-time entrants make up half of the list and several of them are second-generation big wave surfers, including McNamara’s son Landon McNamara, Mason Ho, son of pro surfer Michael Ho, and Chad Keaulana, who follows them follow in the footsteps of father Brian and grandfather “Buffalo”, both legendary watermen.

The competition continues with five more heats.

“Everyone can still win,” McNamara said. “It was a dream come true for her. When that big event happens, they put everything aside and focus on it. That is their goal. This is her dream.”

If Luke Shepardson finishes the day as winner, he will become the first to win the competition twice.

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Further information:

• Rip Curl The Eddie Big Wave Invitational
• TheEddieAikau.com

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