CBS Sports Network will air live coverage of one of Big Wave surfing’s most prestigious events, the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, a World Surf League (WSL) Specialty Event. Held in honor of the first official lifeguard at Waimea Bay on Oahu’s fabled North Shore, Eddie went on to become one of the best big wave riders in the world before his tragic death in 1978.
If it’s called “on,” the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau will pit the 28 best big wave surfers against one another in some of the most treacherous waters and on the most unpredictable playing field in all of sport.
Fans can tune in to CBS Sports Network for live coverage beginning at 12:30 pm eastern/9:30 pacific/7:30 HAW, with the World Surf League’s Dawn Patrol, which will set the stage for the event. Coverage will then switch to the live competition beginning at 1:00 pm eastern. Every athlete will surf twice, in two separate rounds, both of which will pit him against six other surfers in a seven-man heat (for more details on the Eddie’s rules and scoring, visit the World Surf League’s website).
CBS Sports Network will continue with their live coverage until 3pm eastern, after which fans can catch all the action at www.worldsurfleague.com or via the World Surf League’s free app available on Google Play and the iTunes store.
This event – one of the most elusive on the big wave tour – has run only eight times in the past 30 years because of the extraordinary conditions that are required for the event to be called “on.” The tournament can only be held when wave heights reach a sustained minimum 40 feet. The last time the event was held was on December 8, 2009, won by Californian Greg Long.
To find coverage in your area, visit the CBS Sports Network Channel Finder. Simply enter your zip code and find out where to watch: https://www.cbssportsnetwork.com/channel-finder
About CBS Sports Network
CBS Sports Network is the 24-hour home of CBS Sports. The Network is available across the country through local and national cable, video and telco providers and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com
About the World Surf League
The World Surf League (WSL), formerly the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), is dedicated to celebrating the world’s best surfing on the world’s best waves through a variety of best-in-class audience platforms. The League, headquartered in Santa Monica, is a truly global sport with regional offices in Australasia, Africa, North America, South America, Hawaii, Japan and Europe.
The WSL has been championing the world’s best surfing since 1976, running global events across the Samsung Galaxy Men’s and Women’s Championship Tours, the Big Wave Tour, Qualifying Series, Junior and Longboard Championships, as well as the WSL Big Wave Awards. The League possesses a deep appreciation for the sport’s rich heritage while promoting progression, innovation and performance at the highest levels.
Showcasing the world’s best surfing on its digital platform at WorldSurfLeague.com as well as the free WSL app, the WSL has a passionate global fan base with millions tuning in to see world-class athletes like Mick Fanning, John John Florence, Stephanie Gilmore, Greg Long, Gabriel Medina, Carissa Moore, Makua Rothman, Kelly Slater, Adriano de Souza and more battle on the most unpredictable and dynamic field of play of any sport in the world. For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com
