contest, the only big-wave event of the , is gearing up for what looks to be a day of major swells. Tom Carroll, a two-time world champion, has already fallen victim to a big wave after he dropped in and got hit hard by whitewater. He dislocated his ankle and will not be surfing again the rest of the year. The event runs through February 28 at Waimea Bay, with invitees that include and Andy and Bruce Irons. You can watch live at .
–Aileen Torres