It’s no small feat to say Emi earned a spot at the Eddie in 2023 — the prestigious big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay, only if the conditions are just right and the waves are consistently over 25 feet. But for Emi Erickson in particular, this invitation comes after her years-long rehabilitation from a major knee injury sustained at Jaws. Back on her single-fin gun, Emi continues to make a name for herself surfing the waves she surfs while being down to earth and humble, too. She’s the surfer’s surfer and we’ll be keeping an eye out for her next time we’re at Waimea.