The Duke Kahanamoku Hawaii Surfing Legend by Michael Verlangieri $211
I realized while searching Google yesterday that it was Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday. Who is that, you ask? According to Wikipedia, Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku (August 24, 1890 – January 22, 1968) was an American competition swimmer of ethnic Hawaiian background, who is widely credited with spreading the sport of surfing. He was a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. He was also an actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player, and businessman. [And evidentially, he had a very long name.]
In the spirit of summer and the beach, I think it’s worth collectively celebrating Duke’s birthday, both by hitting the beach and enjoying some visuals. Below are several images relating to Hawaii and surfing or both, which puts a big smile on my face.
Surfin’ Hawaiian Style by Anthony dunphy $450
Hawaii Sunset from Kaanapali, Maui by Liz Wade $195
Going For The Surf by Dominique Amendola $3,050
BRFTBOY by Daniel Grant $1,110
Maybe there’s a wall in your home where one of these could hang, creating smiles, all year long? Search here for more great surf images in your favorite, on-line gallery!
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