Hawaiʻi Waterman
Hall of Fame

The next Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame gala will be held on Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at the Outrigger Canoe Club.

Individuals are inducted into the Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame for their sustained outstanding contribution to the sport, and their international, national, and local accomplishment and recognition. The Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of Fame honors those remarkable legends within our islands’ water sports community whose lifetime of contributions have inspired and perpetuated the unique connection between our kamaʻāina and the ocean. If you would like to nominate an individual who has been an exceptional contributor to our water sports community, please download and fill out the nomination form here and email it to info@dukefoundation.org.

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2026 Inductees

Past Inductees

Lauren Spalding
Nick Beck
Mike Stewart
Kelly Fey
Kai Lenny
Dave Kalama
Ann Yoshida
Tommy Holmes
Bruce Blankenfeld
Duane DeSoto
George "Dad" Center
Sonny Tanabe
Bill Smith
Ricky Grigg
Archie Kalepa
Brian Keaulana
Michael Tongg
Eddie Aikau
Keo Nakama
Rell Sunn
Laola Lake Aea
Marshall Rosa