Eddie Aikau may have taken the day off Wednesday, but after the "no go" call was made by Quiksilver's Contest Director Glenn Moncata those who came to compete or watch waisted no time making the most of the gorgeous day.
Eddie's Day Off
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Eddie didn't go, but a bunch of people did. #dayoff
Drone footage by Sean Lubowiecki.
Two-time World Champion Tom Carroll does a fin check before his Waimea test drive. Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSLJust another below average day at Waimea Bay. Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSL / KeokiSaguiboContest Director Glenn Moncata, 'Hey...Don't blame me! Eddie's up there!' Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSL
Meanwhile, over on Maui, Torrey Meister slipped into something more comfortable. Photo: Danny Ecker. - WSLJust another afternoon off for Albee Layer. Photo: Danny Ecker. - WSLJust one more...Jaws. Photo: Danny Ecker - WSL
Eddie's Day Off
WSL
Eddie Aikau may have taken the day off Wednesday, but after the "no go" call was made by Quiksilver's Contest Director Glenn Moncata those who came to compete or watch waisted no time making the most of the gorgeous day.
Drone footage by Sean Lubowiecki.
Two-time World Champion Tom Carroll does a fin check before his Waimea test drive. Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSL Just another below average day at Waimea Bay. Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSL / KeokiSaguibo Contest Director Glenn Moncata, 'Hey...Don't blame me! Eddie's up there!' Photo: WSL/Keoki. - WSLNews
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