To talk about the history of longboarding is to talk about the origins of surfing as a whole. Ancient Polynesian cultures ...
Every summer, many Southern Californians grab a board and ride the ocean waves. But surfing has a deep history that few people know. Surfing was created by ancient Polynesians in the South Pacific who ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) – In the ahupuaʻa of Waimānalo, which lies in the moku of Koʻolaupoko here on Oʻahu, stands a street with the name that translates as “wave” or “to surf.” Download the free KHON2 app ...
This spring quarter, UC Santa Cruz Humanities students immersed themselves in the story of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the United States in the late 19th century, using Santa Cruz ...
When many people think about images of vintage California surfing, they primarily picture ads or album covers from the 1950s through the 1980s of life on the coast. They might recall comedic films ...
Last week, I discovered something that completely changed my understanding of surfing history. That’s certainly a bold ...
SAN DIEGO — When people think about surfing, they think of Hawaii, but a new film that is out titled "Wade in the Water" takes a different look at Black aquatic and surfing history. David Mesfin is ...
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Saturday, July 19, marks the 140th anniversary of an event that made Santa Cruz a top surfing destination. It's a bit of surfing history not too many people know about, but ...
HONOLULU (KHON2) — It’s an exhibit covering 2,000 years of surfing history, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and legacy of Heʻe Nalu, which you can experience here in Honolulu. Download the free ...
*Comcast has announced the premiere of the award-winning documentary “Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture.” According to the press release, the film challenges the ...