Venture Boldly
I am a passionate Duke Kahanamoku enthusiast dedicated to preserving the legacy of the father of modern surfing. From vintage ephemera and rare collectibles to his Olympic gold medals and Hawaiian roots — I blog everything I discover, read and collect about this waterman legend. Join me on this extraordinary journey through surf history, Hawaiian culture and the remarkable life of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.
My story this time started with me writing about Rexford’s letter about the American Legion in 1919 as a Thursday’s theme. It went smoothly but before I even ended the story an image of Duke came forward which I find it intriguing. In my mind’s eye he was wearing his swimsuit and gently moved forward, … Read more
I been working on my Friday’s theme which is Betty Boop as something came forward as a new character but, in the middle of it, I was struggling writing and I will blame that on a smoky air that is been inside my house for few days due to a mountain fire that slowly being … Read more
It all started with a box of trading cards I bought many years ago and never unwrapped. Then somewhere in January or February of 2025 I unwrapped a packet and found his trading card. I right away said “What a good looking fellow” and that led me to start browsing articles about him. All that … Read more
