He faced racial segregation with a smile and spent his life sharing the true values of sports. Explore the life of Duke Kahanamoku in pictures. For many, Duke is the ultimate surfing legend; the father of modern surfing. But he was also a prolific record-breaking swimmer, with multiple Olympic medals under his belt. The ambassador […]
In 1906, Thomas A. Edison released “Hawaiian Islands.” The silent, black-and-white film features what is considered by many historians the oldest surf footage ever found. It is also the first flick featuring surfers riding surfboards. With over 30 chapters or scenes, the movie includes three segments that clearly reveal the importance of surf-related activities in […]
The sport of surfing has been officially confirmed as an Olympic sport. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the final decision to include surfing in the Tokyo 2020 sports program. It has been a very long battle but, after years of lobbying and meetings, Fernando Aguerre and the International Surfing Association (ISA) have finally convinced […]