Wrightsville Beach recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina
Wrightsville Beach unveiled a historical marker installed at the North Carolina Highway to honor the island’s surfing heritage. North Carolina’s most accessible beach from Interstate 40 has been recognized as a pioneer in East Coast surfing. In 1909, Burke Haywood Bridgers introduced the sport of surfing to the coastal town. A resident of Wrightsville Beach, […]
Wrightsville Beach unveiled a historical marker installed at the North Carolina Highway to honor the island’s surfing heritage. North Carolina’s most accessible beach from Interstate 40 has been recognized as a pioneer in East Coast surfing. In 1909, Burke Haywood Bridgers introduced the sport of surfing to the coastal town. A resident of Wrightsville Beach, Bridgers brought his favorite hobby to the community after exploring a magazine article about people enjoying the sport in the Hawaii islands.
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Wrightsville Beach recognized as the birthplace of surfing in North Carolina
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