Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was a Hawaiian competition swimmer, lifeguard, and popularizer of the sport of surfing. A Native Hawaiian, he was born three years before the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He lived to see the territory's admission as a state and became a United States citizen.

2018年7月23日 · With shores like Pipeline on Oahu and Jaws on the island of Maui, Hawaii’s treasured currents have been the training grounds for a series of surf champions over the years. With some more famous than others, here are the most internationally renowned Hawaiian surfers to ever catch those daring waves.

Montgomery Ernest Thomas Kaluhiokalani (March 30, 1958 – November 2, 2013) was a surfer from Hawaii, known as Buttons. [2] He was an innovator of modern surfing maneuvers and was known for his switch foot surfing and for performing the first backside 360 in a major surf film.

2022年10月19日 · Let us introduce you to some of the most famous surfers who were born in Hawaii—as well as some not-so-familiar ones whose names you should know. Duke Kahanamoku Born: Honolulu, Oahu

Edward Ryan Makuahanai Aikau (May 4, 1946 – March 17, 1978) was a Hawaiian lifeguard and surfer. As the first lifeguard at Waimea Bay on the island of Oahu, he saved over 500 people and became famous for surfing the big Hawaiian surf, winning several awards including the 1977 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship.

2023年12月22日 · Let’s dive into the lives and careers of some of the top Hawaiian surfers, exploring their stories of triumph, tragedy, and an unbreakable bond with the Pacific Ocean.

2022年2月7日 · Duke Kahanamoku is considered the father of modern surfing. He was not just a surfer. He was also an Olympic-level swimmer who broke records for his time and earned three gold medals and two silver. He also appeared in films and became a life-long ambassador of surfing and Hawaii.

Here are some of the most well-known and widely talked about surfers to come from the Hawaii islands: 1. Duke Kahanamoku. Born: Honolulu, Oahu. Having earned the name of “the father of modern surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku is perhaps the most famous Hawaiian native to be known for his surfing prowess.

Duke Kahanamoku, nicknamed 'The Duke' and 'The Big Kahuna,' is considered the father of modern surfing. The Hawaiian embodies the spirit of Aloha.

2024年3月27日 · From the legendary Duke Kahanamoku, known as the “Father of Modern Surfing,” to the inspiring Carissa Moore, a trailblazer for female surfers, Hawaii has been home to some of the most iconic figures in surfing history.