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Duke's Night 2026
Our Annual Celebration of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship Recipients
May 11, 2026
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Our Annual Celebration of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Duke Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation recently revealed the new Duke Kahanamoku legacy license plate design by local artist @kameahadar. The specialty license plates will be available through local DMV vehicle registration offices across the islands, with proceeds supporting critical drowning prevention initiatives and swimming programs throughout Hawaiʻi.
*UPDATE* April 2026 - The release of the Duke Kahanamoku license plate has been delayed as we await final government approvals required to move forward. We know how much this plate means to our community, and your enthusiasm has been truly inspiring. We are working diligently to advance the process and anticipate the plate will be available later this year. We will share a confirmed timeline as soon as it is available. Mahalo for your patience and for your continued support of Duke's legacy.
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View Annual ReportsWhile Hawaiʻi produces some of the most highly skilled watermen and waterwomen in the world, drowning is the leading cause of death for our keiki ages 1-15, and Hawaiʻi ranks second in the nation for drowning rates among residents. The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation partnered with the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition to create recommendations to ensure that everyone in Hawaiʻi is safe in, on, and around the water.
View the Hawaii Water Safety Plan Here
