"Big Wave Guardians" is a feature-length documentary that tells the dramatic stories of Hawaii's big wave guardians - the lifeguards who risk their lives in the world's most dangerous waves. The 90-minute movie traces the history of lifeguarding in Hawaii from Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys in the 20s to Eddie Aikau on Oahu's North Shore in the 70s, to Brian Kealana and Terry Ahue pioneering the use of personal watercraft (jet skis) with the Hawaiian lifeguards in the 90s, to the death of big-wave surfer Sion Milosky and the formation of the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group in 2011. Intertwined with the history of lifeguards is the growth of surfing, from the early days of Waikiki to the big-wave discoveries on Oahu's North Shore. Throughout the documentary, a cast of some of the world's best watermen and women, such as 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, discuss the risks of surfing these life-threatening waves and the role of these lifeguards. Along the way, hear the true life-saving stories from top surfers who wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for these selfless big wave guardians. Concert Tickets $15/ General Admission/ $10 Youth (16 and under)
BIG WAVE GUARDIANS
part of OUTDOOR SPORTS CENTER ADVENTURE FILM SERIES
DETAILS
Warehouse
Tuesday, July 12th
Doors @ 7:00 PM
Show @ 7:30PM

GENRE
Film



TICKETING INFO
Price:$15/ General Admission/ $10 Youth (16 and under)
Members Save:$3 /tckt

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"Big Wave Guardians" is a feature-length documentary that tells the dramatic stories of Hawaii's big wave guardians - the lifeguards who risk their lives in the world's most dangerous waves. The 90-minute movie traces the history of lifeguarding in Hawaii from Duke Kahanamoku and the Waikiki Beach Boys in the 20s to Eddie Aikau on Oahu's North Shore in the 70s, to Brian Kealana and Terry Ahue pioneering the use of personal watercraft (jet skis) with the Hawaiian lifeguards in the 90s, to the death of big-wave surfer Sion Milosky and the formation of the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group in 2011.

Intertwined with the history of lifeguards is the growth of surfing, from the early days of Waikiki to the big-wave discoveries on Oahu's North Shore. Throughout the documentary, a cast of some of the world's best watermen and women, such as 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, discuss the risks of surfing these life-threatening waves and the role of these lifeguards. Along the way, hear the true life-saving stories from top surfers who wouldn't be alive today if it weren't for these selfless big wave guardians.