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Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial To Be Restored 45 Years After Closing

Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial To Be Restored 45 Years After Closing

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The Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, located between the Waikiki Aquarium and Kaimana Beach, is the only Hawaii memorial dedicated to World War I and the 10,000 Hawaii citizens who served. It opened on Aug. 24, 1927, nine years after the war ended, on Duke Kahanamoku’s birthday. It is intended to be a living memorial. On the other side of the archway is a 100-meter-long by 40-meter-wide saltwater swimming pool, where Kahanamoku was the first to jump in on opening day. It’s a place where the community can gather and create memories.But after years of neglect, the deteriorating natatorium was closed. It was deemed unsafe, and it has been locked since 1979.

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Input Requested for the Draft Hawaii Drowning Prevention Plan

Input Requested for the Draft Hawaii Drowning Prevention Plan

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2 bills aimed at preventing drownings in Hawaii become law

2 bills aimed at preventing drownings in Hawaii become law

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Two drowning prevention bills have been signed by the Hawaii governor, including a Duke Kahanamoku license plate bill to raise funds for water safety grants.

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Hawaii Water Safety Coalition to Lower Hawaii's Drowning Rates

Hawaii Water Safety Coalition to Lower Hawaii's Drowning Rates

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Watch the KHON2 News story about Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation's work with Hawaii Water Safety Coalition to lower Hawaii's drowning rates

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Surfer Randy Rarick | Home is Here | PBS HAWAIʻI

Surfer Randy Rarick | Home is Here | PBS HAWAIʻI

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The Triple Crown of Surfing was started by two local surfers, Fred Hemmings and Randy Rarick. Now retired as the director of the Triple Crown, Randy has kept his passion for the sport alive.

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Hawaii Aquatics Safety Leadership Conference 2023

Hawaii Aquatics Safety Leadership Conference 2023

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The Hawaii Aquatics Safety Leadership Conference convened leaders from all over the state to address the drowning epidemic and form a statewide water safety coalition.

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Duke Kahanamoku Honored with AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

Duke Kahanamoku Honored with AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award

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The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is proud to announce that five-time Olympic medalist and “waterman” Duke Kahanamoku is the recipient of the 6th Annual AAU Gussie Crawford Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Hawaii Can And Should Be The Leader In Ocean And Aquatic Safety

Hawaii Can And Should Be The Leader In Ocean And Aquatic Safety

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Hawaii is home to the best watermen and women in the world. We don’t have to wait to follow the lead of other states in policy development around aquatic safety.

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Donations Needed for Farrington High School Surf Team

Donations Needed for Farrington High School Surf Team

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Find out how you can support the Farrington High School Surf Team which is teaching water safety, swim skills, and surfing to athletes in Kalihi.

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WYC Commodore Highlights Cappy Sheeley

WYC Commodore Highlights Cappy Sheeley

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Waikiki Yacht Club Commodore Ron Gridley highlights Cappy Sheeley's induction into the Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame.

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Life & Work with Greg Chinn

Life & Work with Greg Chinn

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Graphic designer Greg Chinn discusses his life, work, and connections to Hawaii and Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation.

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New Set Of ODKF Gear Rolls In

New Set Of ODKF Gear Rolls In

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2022 Holiday Merchandise Fundraiser with designs by award-winning creator Greg Chinn

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Greg Chinn Brings His Eclectic Brand of Modernism to ODKF's New Holiday Promotion

Greg Chinn Brings His Eclectic Brand of Modernism to ODKF's New Holiday Promotion

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The Local Brand Co. Creative is back on board to develop some new designs for ODKF's holiday merchandise fundraiser.

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The Woman in The High Tower

The Woman in The High Tower

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In June 1986, Debbie Wayman received the first ODKF grant check from Ron Sorrell, chair of the ODKF Athletic Grants Committee, and Ben Cassiday, president of the ODKF. Debbie Wayman was the first female lifeguard on the North Shore of Oahu. She used her grant to participate in the U.S. Lifesaving Association National Championships in Galveston, Texas

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Spalding Enters Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame

Spalding Enters Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame

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The Maui News profiles 2021 Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame Inductee Mike Spalding.

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Carissa Moore, Shane Dorian, Kelly Fey, Mike Spal­ding join Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame

Carissa Moore, Shane Dorian, Kelly Fey, Mike Spal­ding join Hawai‘i Waterman Hall of Fame

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This article recaps the 2021 Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame induction event.

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Kona Brewing Hawaii Sells Stickers to Fundraise for ODKF

Kona Brewing Hawaii Sells Stickers to Fundraise for ODKF

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Kona Brewing Hawaii is selling special edition stickers designed by Greg Chinn to benefit ODKF and Hoomaa Foundation.

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Gift from Raising Cane's helps promote opening of ODKF Scholarships and Grants Applications

Gift from Raising Cane's helps promote opening of ODKF Scholarships and Grants Applications

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Raising Cane's donated $5,000 to ODKF to kick of application season.

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2021 Duke's OceanFest Special

2021 Duke's OceanFest Special

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2021 Duke's OceanFest - This one-hour special features some of the most influential surfers of Hawaii sharing personal stories of how they were inspired by the father of surfing: Duke Kahanamoku. Paul Strauch, Ann Yoshida, Billy Kemper, Kelia Moniz, and Keone Downing share never-heard-before original stories about Duke himself and their own surfing journeys.

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Graphic Designer Greg Chinn gives a Shoutout to ODKF

Graphic Designer Greg Chinn gives a Shoutout to ODKF

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Creative Director and Illustrator, Greg Chinn, was recently interviewed by Shoutout LA.

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Christie Peck continues the aloha with a $25,000 donation to ODKF

Christie Peck continues the aloha with a $25,000 donation to ODKF

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Film makers donate $25,000 to Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation

Film makers donate $25,000 to Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation

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Perpetual Aloha

Perpetual Aloha

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The Arnott Family legacy gift to the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation commemorates special bonds that spanned decades. There is a deep history between the Arnotts, Duke Kahanamoku, and the Outrigger Canoe Club.

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ODKF Featured on Hi Now

ODKF Featured on Hi Now

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Interview with our Executive Director and a Duke Award Scholarship Winner.

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Aloha 'Oe

Aloha 'Oe

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With fond remembrance, we honor Tim Guard, Board Member Emeritus to Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, who passed away in February 2020. He was an avid waterman who generously gave so that others may enjoy watersports.

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Kai Lenny Talks Waterman Hall of Fame In MidWeek

Kai Lenny Talks Waterman Hall of Fame In MidWeek

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Waterman Hall of Fame member Kai Lenny, featured in a MidWeek piece, discusses what it means to be amongst other legendary watermen and women.

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13th Annual Duke's Oceanfest Opens

13th Annual Duke's Oceanfest Opens

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The 13th annual Duke's Oceanfest opens, celebrating the great Duke Kahanamoku's life, accomplishments, and spirit. People from around the globe gather in Waikiki to watch and compete in various water sports.

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Duke Foundation Launches Hawaii's First Waterman Hall of Fame

Duke Foundation Launches Hawaii's First Waterman Hall of Fame

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The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation launches Hawaii's first Waterman Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors the men and women who have significantly contributed to various water sports and exemplify exceptional and admirable behavior.

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Duke's Night 2024

Duke's Night 2024

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Duke’s Night is a festive community event that brings together students, their friends, and families to recognize scholarship winners' accomplishments and encourage them to lead as Ambassadors of Aloha. Awardees from across the islands were invited to be celebrated publicly on stage. The top five candidates for the Duke Award were showcased individually, followed by a live, white envelope reveal of the top scholarship awardee.The program included a panel of Hawaii athletes who have excelled at the highest levels. This year's panel consisted of Mark Towill (Sailing), Wyatt Jones (Canoeing), and Shelley Oates-Wilding (Canoeing & Kayaking). They shared advice with our young leaders and the rest of the audience about competition and life.

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