The crediting of
first surfing on the South Shore of Oahu is obviously pointless in that
these surfers predate any recorded history. However given the decline of
surfing in the period 1800 to 1900, some breaks may have been surfed with
no previous knowledge. An excellent example is Duke Kahanamoku riding from
Outside Castles to Queens circa 1938 - it is unlikely that he would have
had other's surfing experience to refer to. Hall/Ambrose pages 52 - 54.
Alternatively one new break was created in the 1960s? - Ala Moana Boat
Harbour entrance.
Wally Froiseth
and Hot Curl Board, Castles -
First Break, Waikiki, circa 1938. Photograph : Joe
Quigg
Kelly,
facing page 193
FORMAT Break
Named by/geographical
Date
First Surfers
Notable Days
References
