Massive mural pays homage to Hawaiian surf legend, Olympic gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku

The mural outside of Crown Ace Hardware in Corona del Mar of Duke Kahanamoku honors the surfer who helped save fisherman off ...
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Duke’s Ulcers: How Surfing’s Central Icon Dealt with White Supremacy

On January 22, 1968, Duke Kahanamoku was crossing the parking lot of the Waikiki Yacht Club, rummaging for the keys to his Rolls Royce Silver Cloud, when his big heart finally gave out. He was 77. The ...
Hawaii News Now

Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest kicks off in Waikiki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest kicks of this weekend in Waikiki, celebrating the life and legacy of the man known as the father of modern surfing. The opening ceremony for ...
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Dozens celebrate Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday in Waikiki

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Dozens gathered in Waikiki to celebrate a legendary waterman’s 135th birthday. The festivities were a part of the Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest and celebrated the man known as ...
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Surf’s Up for the pups: Duke’s Oceanfest celebrates 10 years of pet surfing competition

Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hawaii’s only pet surfing competition, the Raising Cane’s Going to the Dogs SurFUR ComPETition, on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The ...
Los Angeles Times

Sherman Library & Gardens honors 100th anniversary of the Great Rescue

It was June 14, 1925 and gold medal Olympic swimmer, legendary Hawaiian surfer and actor Duke Kahanamoku was at Corona del Mar beach camped out with friends. A fishing boat, Thelma, missed the warning ...