Duke Kahanamoku – 100 years of Surfing in New Zealand   25 Feb 2015

Surfbreak Protection Society

Duke Kahanamoku – 100 years of Surfing in New Zealand

Celebrations are to be held in New Brighton Christchurch, St Clair Beach Dunedin, Lyall Bay Wellington, and Fitzroy Beach New Plymouth to commemorate 100 years since Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku first demonstrated his swimming and surfing prowess at public events held in Dunedin Christchurch Wellington and Auckland.
The following organisations will be hosting events at their home beaches:

For agenda information of the events, surf to www.surfbreak.org.nz or the above mentioned organisations’ Facebook pages….

Christchurch
On the 28th of February the New Brighton Pier and Foreshore Society in Christchurch are unveiling a centennial memorial at the Pier that will consist of a replica surfboard and bronze plaque. The society has invited Sandy Hall who is the Duke’s official biographer, Earl Pa Mai Tenn who represents the Duke’s family, and Master Hawaiian Ukulele and Hula teacher Edwina Noelani Mahoe will also be present.
Stage 2 of the celebrations will include the unveiling of a smooth polished and coloured concrete wave 8m x 2.5m, by local sculptor Bon Suter. See also the NZ Herald article: ‘Monument to a trailblazer”.

The day’s full agenda can be downloaded here:
http://www.surfbreak.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ChCh-Duke-Centennial-order-of-service.pdf

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Dunedin
Sunday 1st of March – The South Coast Board Riders Association (SCBRA) are having a Longboard surf Festival called “The Duke” The day is to celebrate 100 years since Duke Kahanamoku undertook his tour of New Zealand - and demonstrated his skills in Dunedin.
It’s going to be a fun day, including a mass paddle out and photo opportunity- be a part of history. Bring along your favourite Hawaiian shirt and celebrate 100 years of surfing.
For more info: visit SCBRA on Facebook

Wellington

A combined event hosted on 21st of March - by the Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club and the Wellington Boardriders Club. Both clubs will combine resources for a commemorative day in respect of the Duke - who was a guest of Lyall Bay SLSC while he performed his swimming and surfing demonstrations in Wellington.

The open day at the clubhouse will include the dusting off of some really antique boards from the attic and a fun competition is to be held with spot prizes for best Hawaiian costume - vintage costume - vintage board - best performance - best wave - oldest / youngest surfer.
More detail will be released on both club’s respective facebook pages and www.surfbreak.org.nz

New Plymouth
New Plymouth Surfriders Club
The 24th Easter Masters will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the “Father of Modern Surfing,” Duke Kahanamoku demonstrating surfing at New Brighton Christchurch, St Clair Dunedin, and Lyall Bay Wellington. There will be a special commemorative Duke K trophy presented to the winner of the Masters Division, and a special D.K. Ladies trophy. In addition, the major spot prize will be a handcrafted wooden laminated surfboard worth $2,000.00

The Poster and entry form for the competition can be downloaded from www.surfbreak.org.nz
Check out the NPSC face book page for more details as they surface:
www.facebook.com/pages/New-Plymouth-Surfriders-Club/105271532985785

Up to date information on these events will be posted at:
www.surfbreak.org.nz

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