Readers who wish to learn more about surfing in Hawai‘i may enjoy the following:
The Big Drop: Classic Big Wave Surfing Stories, edited by John Long and Hai-Van K. Sponholz, Falcon Publishing Inc., Helena, Montana, 1999.
Surfing Hawaii, Leonard and Lorca Lueras, Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., Singapore, 2000.
Surf Rage, by Nat Young, Nymboida Press, 8 Bay Street, Angourie, NSW, 2462 Australia, 2000.
For more information on the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, which last took place at Waimea Bay on December 15, 2004, visit www.quiksilver.com/eddie_aikau_04.
For information on tow-in surfing, including links and great photos, go to www.towsurfer.com.