Final Product

Final Polish with buffer

Fin

Sanding the finishing sanding

Finishing Sanding

Leash Plug

Fin Box

Sanding Fiberglass

Fiberglass

Logo

Paint Stain

Cut Out the Outline

Outlining the Shape on the Board

Creating the Surfboard Shape

Duke's Early Life

• Born in Hawaii on August 24, 1890
• Full name Duke Paoa Kahanamoku 
• He was named after his father, Duke Halapu Kahanamoku
• His father had been christened duke in honor of the Duke of Edinburgh
• He spent most of his time on the beaches of Waikiki
• He had 5 brothers and three sisters
• Went to school at Waikiki Grammar School, Kaahumanu School, and the Kamehameha Schools
• Never graduated because money issues
• He worked to pay the bills
• He sold newspaper, transported ice, and shone shoes
• His mothers name was Julia Pa'akonia Lonokahikina Paoa, and she was a deeply religious women
• His father was a policeman
• He died on January 22, 1968

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Wiliwili board

'Ulu wood

Koa Wood

'Olo, Kiko'o, and Alaia boards

Ancient Hawaiian Board Building

• Boards made out of Koa (Acacia Koa), 'Ulu (Artocarpus altitis), Wiliwili (Erythrina sandwicensis) trees 

• Once the surfer selected the type of wood he wanted they would dig the tree out and place a fish in the hole as an offering to the gods 

• Selected craftsman shape, stain, and prepare the board for the surfer 

• Three main shapes 'Olo, Kilo'o, and Alaia

• 'Olo is thick in the center, and gets thiner around the edges 

• Kiko'o ranges from 12-18 feet, and requires a lot of skill to move that board in the ocean 

• Alaia is abut 9 feet long, and requires much skill to ride the board 

History of Surfing

• Bodysurfing is the oldest type of wave catching 

• Surfing was developed by Polynesians

• First described in 1769 by Joseph Banks on the HMS Endeavor during the third voyage of captain cook 

• The ruling class had the best boards and beaches, and the commoners weren't allowed on the same beaches, but could gain respect by their ability to surf on their bad boards

• The Ali'i (chief) was the best surfer in the community, and had the best board make by the best tree  

• Hawaiians didn't believe that surfing was an activity, hobby, sport, or career

• Hawaiians incorporated it into their culture, and thought it was more of an art form 

• Referred to this art as He'e Nalu (wave sliding)

• Before entering the ocean the hawaiians would pray to the gods for protection and strength when entering the ocean 
  

About US Blanks

• Comprised with former Clark Foam employees and leaders in the surf industry 

• 125 years of experience making Polyurethane foam surfboard banks 

• Operate in California 

Dimensions of Ashleigh's blank

Gallery with Duke's surfboard

Reenactment in Sydney Australia

Overview on OceanFest

Duke's OceanFest

• Features a variety of ocean sports that were close to duke such as long board surfing, paddleboat racing, swimming, tandem, surf polo, beach volleyball, and stand-up paddling

• It is in honor of Duke, remembered as Hawaii’s ambassador of aloha and the greatest waterman who ever lived

• Keiki (children) surf competition, a wahine (woman) Long board competition, a kane (male) long board competition, and tandem events

• Also other athletic endurances such as swimming, paddling, or run event

• Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku foundation helps make the success of the OceanFest happen