SURPRISE!…Actually, the bigger headline would be “Deb McGuire, of HawaiiPetPhotos.com Surfs the Eddie.” Not that Deb did not consider the possibilities. 40-50 foot surf… Board… Pet… Pet on Board. Hello, NO CAN! Try PHOTOSHOP!
With the latest swell being called one for the ages, Deb was among the enthusiast on Oahu’s North Shore this morning, right? No. Deb was horizontal in a dental chair having some repair work done. O’ahu’s pet photographer missed the big ones at Waimea, but in her dreams, she was riding the big waves. Or maybe, that dream was nitrous induced.
For the unfamiliar, the “Eddie” is actually the “Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau.” Eddie was a native Hawaiian and a waterman by local definition. Eddie sacrificed his life in an ocean rescue attempt in 1978.
Since being established, the big wave surf event on Oahu’s North Shore has been held only eight times including today. The one day event needs big waves, safe waves and consistent sets.
This year’s winner was Greg Long from California. Kelly Slater finished second. Hawaii’s Sunny Garcia was third. Ramon Navarro won the “Monster Drop Award.” HawaiiPetPhotos.com asks: ”What does Deb have to do to win that one?!”
Deb McGuire Photography salutes Greg, Kelly, Sunny and Ramon.
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