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Hawaiian Surfing History
Surfing is something many people enjoy. Anywhere there’s an ocean you are likely to see at least one or two people out there catching some waves, or at least trying to. It’s not only a popular way of having some fun, it can also be a very lucrative sport. There are competitions held around the world, where contestants are able to win trophies, thousands of dollars, and a title.
This sport is thought to have originated in Hawaii. When the first Europeans arrived on the islands it can be said that they were a bit taken aback by seeing the native islanders frolicking in the water and standing on very long heavy boards as they glided through the breaking waves. This was something mainland people had never encountered before.
For the ancient natives of Hawaii long ago, riding the waves was, and still remains, an art and the sport of kings. Because the vast oceans are considered sacred to many of these venerable folks, there were formal ceremonies regarding the making and using of the surfboard. The kings and their court were given the right to ride the large boards which weighed less than the smaller heavier boards that the lower caste was allowed to ride.
As various outside missions spread to the islands and the happy surfers were keenly observed, the missionaries branded this act as less than desirable. They tried to make riding of surfboards forbidden to the natives. Many strangers to the land also aided the missionaries in their quest to put a stop to this activity. Kept alive by certain kings, surfing continued to flourish, despite the opposition.
During the 1900′s, A man by the name of Duke Kahanamoku became a hero to many people in the islands when he began spreading the news about surfing around the world. A statue of him was erected on the beach of Waikiki located on the southern side of Oahu.
The winter weather on Hawaiian shores, especially Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and the Pipeline Beach on Oahu produces some of the most fantastic waves in the world. This brings to the islands world class competitions, such as the Pipeline Master’s Competition. These athletic meetings sometimes result in the death of surfers, taking on the horrendous waves found there. That however, does not seem to deter the competitors.
Surfing is an exhilarating ride which requires a great amount skill and balance, not only to get up on the board, but also to stay on it. For beginners, learning how to get on the board can sometimes take all day, but once you’re standing and you’ve managed to catch your first tiny swell, chances are the next time you’re near the ocean, you’ll find it difficult not to want to grab the nearest board and make your way out past the breakers.
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