ALOHA from O'ahu
---Waimea Bay---
Waimea Bay is in Hale'iwa on the North Shore of O'ahu at the mouth of the Waimea River. Behind Waimea Bay and going to the back of the valley is Waimea Valley Park, a historical nature park. Waimea means "Red Water" in Hawaiian.
During winter, Waimea and other North Shore locations such as Pipeline and Sunset Beach host several surfing contests because of the large waves here. These waves are created by winter storms in the Northern and Western Pacific and their arrival on O'ahu's North Shore is typically forecasted accurately several days in advance. In the summer, Waimea usually has clear and calm water.
The surf break at Waimea Bay was significant in the development of big wave surfing. The large waves at the bay went unridden for years until November 7, 1957, when a handful of surfers paddled out and rode the giant waves that break off the northern point of the bay. While the surf only breaks big several times a year, Waimea was the most prestigious big wave surf break in the world for decades. With the advent of tow-in surfing, more and more big wave breaks have been discovered that are far superior in quality to Waimea. However, the bay still holds a significant place even in today's world of big wave surfing.
Winter Waves
Kelly Slater at the 2009 event
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational (formerly known as the Quicksilver Eddie Aikau Memorial Surfing Classic) takes place here to honor the legendary surfer and the first lifeguard of the North Shore of O'ahu. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has been held just nine times within 36 years due to the precondition that the contest will only run if surf heights consistently reach 20-feet between December through February at Waimea Bay. On January 28, 1998, the U.S. Coast Guard and Civil Defense in Hawai'i issued its "Condition Black" situation due to a fierce storm in the western Pacific that caused monster waves. All access to the ocean was restricted and “The Eddie” was cancelled. However, that did not stop several surfers from attempting the waves which measured up to 40 feet in height.
You DO NOT need to surf or get wet to find the cache.
~~~For the puzzle, maybe you should believe in the Church of Big Surf~~~
Cache is at:
NORTH:
Let the whitewater control the movement of your body
Never take off on the first wave of a big set
Always wear a buoyancy vest
Study currents, ocean bottom, and wave peaks before paddling out
Always wear a buoyancy vest
Learn to track swells and how to read weather charts
Let the whitewater control the movement of your body
WEST:
Never take off on the first wave of a big set
Bail out the smartest way possible
Study currents, ocean bottom, and wave peaks before paddling out
Practice yoga and pilates, improve your eating habits, and increase your lung capacity
Always wear a buoyancy vest
Never go out all by yourself on a big wave surfing day
Study currents, ocean bottom, and wave peaks before paddling out
Bail out the smartest way possible
(Use last digit if there are more than one)
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Congrats kalohepirate on the FTF!!!