Landon McNamara wins Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Landon McNamara captured the 12th Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, at Waimea Bay, where he grew up. He took home $50,000 for winning the event.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Above, McNamara at the end of one of his rides. His win was highlighted by the
event’s best ride, for which the judges gave him a perfect score.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Landon McNamara, right, jumped on a wave with two other surfers
at Sunday at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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Landon McNamara rode one of the waves Sunday at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational at Waimea Bay. He took home $50,000 for winning the event.
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Thousands gathered to watch the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Waimea Bay, Sunday, Dec. 22.
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