#Duke Kahanamoku
Duke’s Maui elevates support for local surf community as new title sponsor of ‘Legends of the Bay’
Duke’s Maui has officially stepped up as the title sponsor for the Hawaii Surfing Association’s “Legends of the Bay” contest, deepening its longstanding commitment to the West Maui community. Building on years of involvement as a food sponsor, this move honors the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku by ensuring the longevity of one of the island’s most cherished […]
Four ocean legends inducted into Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame
The ceremony celebrated surfing pioneers Patti Paniccia and Rochelle Ballard alongside paddling champions Johnny “Johnny Mac” McCandless and Lauren Spalding.
New Duke Kahanamoku specialty license plate design unveiled at OceanFest
The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu Division of Motor Vehicles, unveiled the design for a new Duke Kahanamoku specialty license plate on Friday during the opening ceremony of the Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest at the Duke Kahanamoku Statue in Waikīkī.
Mana Up and Duke Kahanamoku Foundation launch limited-edition product line honoring surf icon
The collaboration includes locally made items ranging from surfwear and kitchen goods to art prints and baby clothing, each reflecting Kahanamoku’s legacy.
Maui High’s Swanson wins HHSAA state swim crown for second straight season
Maui High School’s Aika Swanson was the only state swimming champion from the Maui Interscholastic League this season, winning the 500-yard freestyle on Saturday in the K. Mark Takai/HHSAA state swimming and diving championships.
Epic Swim Maui honors legacy of Duke Kahanamoku
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is supporting Epic Swim Maui in its call to action for ocean health and safety. Swimmers have been working their way around Maui since July 7.
Epic Swim unprecedented circumnavigation of Maui champions ocean health
In a launch celebration scheduled March 16 at Maui Brewing Company, guests will learn more about this one-of-a-kind swim, which is an official project of the United Nations Ocean Decade.
Paddle Out for Lahaina planned at Kūhiō Beach in Waikīkī on Saturday
Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival, together with Nā Kama Kai, invites the public to come together on Saturday, Aug. 19, for family and friends affected by the Lahaina fires with a community paddle out to “Queens” surf break in Waikīkī on Oʻahu.
Meet the Makers series to feature Maui Nui Venison, Chef Chris Kajioka and Vitalitea Hawai‘i
Mana Up and Hawaiian Airlines announces Season 3 of a live-streamed Meet the Makers series, bringing six new experiences highlighting Hawaiʻi-based companies and their unique products. The series kicks off with an episode highlighting Duke Kahanamoku, plus an episode featuring Maui Nui Venison and award-winning Chef Chris Kajioka.
Maui student among finalists for prestigious Duke scholarship award
Maui’s Rio Blue Imperato was one of seven finalists considered for the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku award in recognition of an exceptional Hawaiʻi high school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku.
Duke Kahanamoku documentary Waterman being shown on Hawaiian Airlines’ flights
The award-winning documentary Waterman, about the life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, is now part of the video entertainment on Hawaiian Airlines’ transpacific flights.
TV show of 1965 Duke Kahanamoku surf event resurfaces for first time since original airing
The 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Championships produced by Larry Lindberg, which as not been since since its initial airing, will be available to watch on thesurfnetwork.com.
Award-winning “Waterman” film streams for free through June 14 on PBS
The film “Waterman” featuring the legendary Duke Paoa Kahanamoku is available for free live streaming on PBSHawaii.org , pbs.org and the PBS app through June 14.
Waterman is the No. 1 grossing documentary in America this weekend
Waterman, which highlights the life and legacy of Duke Kahanamou, opened exclusively in Hawai‘i theaters on Friday, April 1, and in two days, it climbed to the No. 1 documentary in America.
“Waterman”: a film on the life and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku opens Friday
A film about the life and legacy of Hawaiʻi’s Duke Paoa Kahanamoku opens this weekend, with showtimes at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center’s Consolidated Theatres.
Schatz Celebrates Hawai‘i Surfer Carissa Moore’s Olympic Gold Medal Win On Senate Floor
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) spoke on the Senate floor today to celebrate Carissa Moore’s Olympic Gold Medal win in surfing.
Duke’s Beach House Recognizes Staff at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School
Duke’s Beach House recognized faculty at Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School as Educator of the Month recipients. The recipients were presented with an engraved koa box and a $100 certificate to Duke’s Beach House, recognizing their contributions to the educational development of West Maui keiki.
Bishop Museum Exhibit Explores History of Surfing
“Mai Kinohi Mai: Surfing in Hawaiʻi,” a new exhibition at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, conveys surfing as a culture, an art, a sport, and a way of life.
Applications Now Open for Duke Kahanamoku Scholarships
As a tribute to Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Duke Kahanamoku, the foundation awards financial aid to graduating high school seniors who competed in “Duke Sports”- surfing, sailing, swimming, diving, canoeing, water polo, kayaking, and volleyball.
Nominations for Duke Kahanamoku Scholarship Program Now Open
From now until Dec. 1, 2018, eligible student athletes statewide can apply for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation’s (ODKF) Duke Kahanamoku Scholarship Program, which offers need-based scholarships for up to $25,000 each. To qualify, applicants must be a Hawai’i resident, demonstrate financial need, be involved in community service, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or […]