• Surfing at Freshwater

  • Jul 21 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Surfing at Freshwater

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  • We discuss the life of father of surfing Duke Kahanamoku and his trip to Australia in 1914, where he gave a surfing demonstration at Freshwater beach which popularised surfing in this country. Intertwined with the story of this legendary Hawaiian is that of early Australian female swimming pioneers, and the explosion of beach culture in the early 20th Century. Sources:

    David Davis: Waterman, The life and times of Duke Kahanamoku - A thorough biography of Duke Waterman - A high quality documentary about Duke Kahanamoku with lots of primary footage Phil Jarratt: That Summer at Boomerang - Duke's trip to Freshwater from an Australian perspective We'd also recommend this gallery of wonderful images of Duke

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