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Tom Carroll


  • Name: TOM CARROLL
  • Date of Birth: 11/29/1961
  • Hometown: Sydney, Australia

  • The word legend doesn’t even begin to do Tom Carroll justice. TC has won 3 World Title. He’s won a battle with addiction. He invented then re-invented then re-re-invented power surfing and threw down the most memorable turn in the history of surfing - at Pipeline, no less. He lives his life with more excitement, enthusiasm and curiosity than a little kid and ended up with more wisdom than an old man. He is one of the greatest surfers in the history of the sport.

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This winter, big wave riding celebrates a special milestone with the 30th annual Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Quiksilver is pleased to announce the list of official 2014/15 Invitees and Alternates on this very special occasion.



Invitees:

Aaron Gold, Bruce Irons, Clyde Aikau, Dave Wassel, Garrett Mcnamara, Grant Baker, Greg Long, Ian Walsh, Jamie Mitchell, Jamie O'brien, Jamie Sterling, John John Florence, Kala Alexander, Kelly Slater, Kohl Christensen, Makua Rothman, Mark Healey, Nathan Fletcher, Noah Johnson, Peter Mel, Reef Mcintosh, Ramon Navarro, Shane Dorian, Sunny Garcia, Ross Clarke-jones, Takayuki Wakita ,Tom Carroll and Jeremy Flores



Alternates:

Mason Ho, Koa Rothman, Kalani Chapman, Danilo Couto, Billy Kemper, Anthony Tashnick, Carlos Burle, Albee Layer Ross, Williams Ben Wilkinson, Danny Fuller, Kealii Mamala, Michael Ho, Kai Lenny, Shawn Dollar, Gabriel Villaran, Evan Valiere, Kahea Hart, Keoni Watson, Derek Dunfee, Koby Abberton, Mark Mathews, Alex Gray and Laurie Towner.



Honorary:

Donnie Solomon, Andy Irons, Mark Foo, Marvin Foster, Ronnie Burns, Ricky Grigg ,Jay Moriarity, Lester Falatea, Mel Kinney, Peter Davi, Sion Milosky and Tiger Espere



Event format:

The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau is a one-day big wave riding event that only takes place if and when waves meet a 20-foot minimum height, during the holding period of December 1 through February 28, each Hawaiian winter. The official Opening Ceremony with the Aikau Family will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 3pm, at Waimea Bay.

"The Eddie" is the original big wave riding event and stands as the measure for every big wave event that exists in the world today. It has become an iconic event through its honor, integrity and rarity.

The event honors Hawaiian hero Eddie Aikau, whose legacy is the respect he held for the ocean; his concern for the safety of all who entered it on his watch; and the way with which he rode Waimea Bay on its most giant and memorable days.

Adherence to strict wave height standards has ensured the integrity of the event; it is only held on days when waves meet or exceed the Hawaiian 20-foot minimum (wave face heights of approximately 40 feet). This was the threshold at which Eddie enjoyed to ride the Bay. It has been said that what makes The Eddie special is the times it doesn't run, because that is precisely its guarantee of integrity and quality days of giant surf.

The competition has only been held a total of 8 times: it's inaugural year at Sunset Beach, and then seven more times at its permanent home of Waimea Bay. The Eddie was last held on December 9, 2009, won by California's Greg Long.

Regardless of whether "The Bay Calls The Day" and the event runs, the annual Opening Ceremony is considered the annual celebration of Aikau's legacy as well as that of the sport of big wave riding, and is attended by the who's who of the surfing world. We hope you can join this year's Invitees, Alternates, and the Quiksilver & Aikau families.



Past Winners:

1985/1986 : Denton Miyamura (Haw)

1986/1987 : Clyde Aikau (Haw)

1989/1990 : Keone Downing (Haw)

1998/1999 : Noah Johnson (Haw)

2000/2001 : Ross Clarke-Jones (Aus)

2001/2002 : Kelly Slater (USA)

2004/2005 : Bruce Irons (Haw)

2009/2010 : Greg Long (USA)



About Eddie Aikau:

Just 31 years of age when he was lost at sea during an ill-fated voyage of Hawaii's Hokule'a double-hull sailing canoe in 1978, Aikau was a young man at the height of a career equally dedicated to big-wave riding and lifeguarding at historic Waimea Bay. Filled with a pure passion to ride giant surf, take care of his fellow man, and uphold his Hawaiian culture and family values, Aikau became the benchmark by which all big wave riders are measured.

As part of the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper back in March we ran a comp where you and a friend could win a trip to the Maldives on board the Ocean Divine with Tom Carroll.

The holiday checklist: chef-prepared meals, on-board masseuse, surfing, free driving, fishing, SUP and hanging with Tom Carroll. Good times. Need to set the scene? Take a birds-eye view:



The trip may not have delivered the epic swell but this didn’t stop the stoke of the four winners. Did someone say beer o'clock?

Tom Carroll with Ocean Divine owners David and Gaelle and the four winners: Matthew, Richard, Steven and Jennifer.

Tom Carroll getting in some free diving with owner David.


Frothing to surf after watching the action of the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast the past few days? Yep, so have we.



We’ve put together a pretty epic surf trip with Tom Carroll and our friends at Ocean Divine – and it’s up for grabs. You and a friend could win a week in the Maldives on board the 108-foot dream boat surfing eight breaks from Chicken and Cokes south to Foxy’s and Riptide.



For a week you’ll surf from dawn till dusk only to stopping to refuel with chef-prepared meals then hitting the water with Tom again.

After an epic 12-hour session, you’ll settle into a massage with the on-board masseuse, sink some beers and try to figure out who scored the wave of the day. Then you’ll do it all again. For another six days.


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When you have a former two time world surfing champion like Tom Carroll in front of the camera remember they deserve the utmost respect. Whatever you do, don't re-edit them to look like they're rocking out to sludge doom metal!! If anyones more amped and will Enjoy the Pro more than Tom we wanna know about it! (and see it!) Quiksilver Pro starts this Saturday 2nd and will webcast live at QuiksilverLive.com

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Who is the real Tom Carroll? Find out what one of Australia's legendary surfers gets up to in his spare time…Visit  Storm Surfers to find out more.