The world's best big wave riders gather at Waimea Bay to mark the opening of the 2011/12 Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Exclusive photos and video from the special day...

The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy, officially draws to a close today.

In this week's Eddie update, Hawaiian hellman Mark Healey talks about hitting the bottom at Waimea Bay and exactly how deep it isn't out there.

Citing inconsistent sets, Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau organizers pulled the plug yesterday on running the world's premier big wave event. After seeing what was going on at Waimea and a nearby outer reef, you may wonder why...

In the spirit of "the Bay calls the day" the 2011 Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau will not be held today.

By all accounts it sounds like "The Eddie" is a go for Thursday so what better time to watch this inspiring ode to legendary Eddie Aikau and the big wave event named after him?

Hawaii surf forecasters at the local National Weather Service bureau expect the peak of the swell to be some time between 4am and 8am Thursday.

Surfer Derrick Mirikitani was rescued by lifeguards yesterday at Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu after being found floating lifelessly near the inside.

The system under the microscope is due to unfold over the weekend, lending itself to more accurate analysis come Monday. It's still a bit early to really tell, but this one could be a big one and cause the Eddie to run an unprecedented two years in a row. Stay tuned for more updates next week.

An emotion-filled ceremony at Waimea Bay kicks off the waiting period to the greatest big wave surf event of the Hawaiian winter.

Quiksilver.com/Eddie launched today with the announcement of the 28 coveted Invitees and 24 Alternates to The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy.

Last week we received word from big wave charger Ken “Skindog” Collins that nine-time (and soon to be ten-time) World Champ Kelly Slater wants in on the Mavericks event, soon to be renamed the “Jay Moriarity Mavericks Invitational.” Here's the full scoop...

Public polling has begun for the 26th annual Quiksilver In Memory Of Eddie Aikau. Voting will close August 31, 2010. More than 70 of the world's best big wave paddle-in surfers are posted on the polling list. To vote for your favorite big wave rider go to polls.quiksilver.com. Voting is limited to one vote per voter.

Kick start your Monday with sixteen select photos from around the world...

LIMITED EDITION PRINT (of 20) of Kelly Slater, surfing at the very top of his game on a giant wave at the recent Eddie Aikau big wave invitation surfing contest, in Hawaii. Plus, 100% of all proceeds from these prints will go the Friends of Kehau Sullivan fund.