The History of Surfing

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The History of Surfing
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Surfing Facts

• Hawaiians were first discovered surfing by
  European explorers in 1778.
• Duke Kahanamoku, an Olympic swimmer is the father
  of modern surfing.
• Surfing has been and continues to be a major
  influence in popular American culture and
  international culture.

Duke
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Early Surfers
Early European painting of Hawaiian surfer.
Hawaiian petroglyph of surfer.
One of the earliest known pictures of a surfer
with his board from around 1890.
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Duke KahanamokuFather of Modern Surfing

• Winner of 3 Olympic gold medals in swimming.
• Member of both the Swimming Hall of Fame
  Surfing Hall of Fame.
• Rescued 8 men in 1925 from the ocean using his
  surfboard.
• Helped spread the popularity of surfing
  throughout the world.

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The Influence of Surfing in Popular Culture
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Surfing Goes To
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Surf Music
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Other Influences of Surfing
Style Clothing
Magazines
Advertising
Video Games
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Surfing EvolvesInfluences
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Surfing theWorld Wide Web

• Surfline
• Wet Sand
• ASP World Tour
• Surfrider Foundation

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Fun in the Sun