Duke and the Hui

A century ago in Waikiki, a small group of surfers and canoe paddlers formed a Hawaiian “hui” to share their passion for the ocean and water sports. Duke Kahanamoku established Hui Nalu, or Hui of the Waves, in 1908, and later became America’s renowned Olympic swimming and water polo medalist, heroic lifesaver of daring ocean rescues, and legendary Surfer of the Twentieth Century.

Duke shared many Hawaiian customs and traditions during his trips to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the United States’ East and West coasts. His impact was most profound in swimming, surfing, fishing, ukulele and guitar playing, and imparting the islands’ care and reverence for the ocean and sea life.

HUI300 strives to follow Duke’s example through “hui” or groups, a traditional island way of people joining together to effectively achieve a common goal or purpose, like Surfrider’s: Protecting oceans, waves, and beaches; and, sea life too.

 

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