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Female surfers who competed in Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational honored

Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Councilmember Matt Weyer honored six female surfers who made history and competed alongside men in the 2023 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. It was the first time in the contest’s 39-year history that women competed equally against men on waves that reached up to 50 feet at Waimea Bay on Jan. 22.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

March 3, 2023

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Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Councilmember Matt Weyer honored six female surfers who made history and competed alongside men in the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. It was the first time in the contest’s 39-year history that women competed equally against men on waves that reached up to 50 feet at Waimea Bay on Jan. 22. Honored at the ceremony were surfers Paige Alms, Keala Kennelly, Makani Adric, Andrea Moller, Emily Erickson and 12-year-old Mahina Hailstones, who accepted the certificate for Justine Dupont. Pictured is Blangiardi, right talking with, from left, Emily Erickson, Paige Alms and Andrea Moller.
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Myra Aikau, sister of Eddie Aikau, is one of the contest organizers with Clyde Aikau.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi presents a certificate to 12-year-old Mahina Hailstones, who accepted the certificate for Justine Dupont.
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Myra Aikau speaks on Friday.
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Keala Kennelly speaks on Friday.
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Paige Alms speaks on Friday.
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Makani Adric was honored on Friday.
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Emily Erickson was honored on Friday.
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Andrea Moller was honored on Friday.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi talks about the exceptional women with 12-year-old Mahina Hailstones and Myra Aikau standing by.
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Pictured from left is Makani Adric, Paige Alms, Mahina Hailstones (for Justine Dupont), Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Keala Kennelly, Myra Aikau, Andrea Moller, Emily Erickson and Councilmember Matt Weyer.
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Looking at their certificates are Makani Adric and Emily Erickson.
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Pictured before the ceremony is Emily Erickson, Paige Alms and Andrea Moller.
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