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More from Duke Kahanamoku and the Olympics, 1912.
THE SWIMMING CHAMPION OF HAWAII IS HEARD FROM AGAIN. KAHANAMOKU BREAKS HIS FASTEST RECORD IN GERMANY. The news which had the town’s people in an uproar this past Monday was the news received by… more →
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Aloha on Rimpau - A Hawaiian Hero in Hancock Park
wrote 1 week ago: Designed by the very prolific Frank Meline in 1922, this charming house on Rimpau south of Wilshire … more →
On the rocks please
wrote 2 weeks ago: Your wish might just be granted here. Sidecar anyone? As we farewell paradise for now, take one last … more →
Remember when being an American meant something?
wrote 3 weeks ago: Remember when being an American meant something? When we were the most prosperous country in the wor … more →
A Deeper Shade of Blue Premier
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wrote 2 months ago: Hawaiian surf legends and icons of the industry were in attendance on the Great Lawn at the Hilton f … more →
I had never seen snow and did not know what winter means...
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wrote 5 months ago: The snow is falling heavily when I wake up. Looking out my window, I see a foot or more of white fl … more →
More Unsuitable Swimwear
wrote 5 months ago: Swimsuit weather is well and truly behind us as December draws near, so it feels like the right time … more →
The Duke !
wrote 5 months ago: No, not THE DUKE Kahanamoku, but this new baby. The Trek Earl, I named it the “Duke” fo … more →
Giving Thanks with Friends~~Friendship Friday Welcomes Kim Lowe
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wrote 6 months ago: I’ve often written about the sacrifices made by US military service members and their family … more →
Honolulu – always good to be back
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wrote 6 months ago: A statue of surfing champ Duke Kahanamoku welcomes visitors to WaikikiHawaii is a mystical place tha … more →
Legends of Surf
wrote 7 months ago: Surf Legends What makes a surfer a legend? Some of our heroes are legends because they were first; t … more →
Eddie would GO!
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wrote 8 months ago: If you’re into surfing you probably have heard of Eddie Aikau or ‘the Eddie’, the … more →
Spreading the Aloha Spirit
wrote 8 months ago: “Waves are like toys from God. And when I’m out here, I’m just playing.” Sur … more →
Lahaina News: Archie Kalepa inducted into Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame
wrote 8 months ago: BY WALTER CHIHARA September 6, 2012 LAHAINA – There is a new wave of Hawaiian patriots dedicat … more →
Hobie Surf: The Surfer Boy
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wrote 8 months ago: The Beach Boy’s Cover for Surfer Girl It’s August 31st, and that means summer is just ab … more →
Happy Birthday, Duke Kahanamoku!
wrote 9 months ago: Today is the birthday of Duke Kahanamoku, the first Hawaiian ever to swim in the Olympics. He was bo … more →
Hawaii Waterman's Hall of Fame Next Week
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wrote 9 months ago: C4 Waterman co-founders, Brian Keaulana and Archie Kalepa join the list of world-renowned watermen a … more →
More from Duke Kahanamoku and the Olympics, 1912.
wrote 9 months ago: THE SWIMMING CHAMPION OF HAWAII IS HEARD FROM AGAIN. KAHANAMOKU BREAKS HIS FASTEST RECORD IN GERMANY … more →
Indian Country Today: The Summer Games Are the Native Games
wrote 9 months ago: On July 31, Indian Country Today published a nice write-up on past Native athletes and the Olympic G … more →
Olympics, Duke Kahanamoku and the King of Sweden, 1912.
wrote 9 months ago: THE KING OF SWEDEN AND DUKE KAHANAMOKU OF HAWAII. July 10—The news spread around the world of the st … more →
