Duke's Day celebrates the legacy of Duke Kahanamoku, the culture of surfing he inspired and honours Duke's love of the ocean environment. It is a day to raise awareness, kindness and living in harmony with the coastal environment much in the way of Dukes philosophy.
Duke's Day is a community festival organised by the co-founders Naomi Wilson, Naomi Donohue & Dave Thomas, with support from the Freshwater SLSC and Freshwater Boardriding Clubs on behalf of the wider surfing community. The inaugural Duke's Day was held on Saturday 15th January 2011
It’s a community event to learn all about:
Local history
- how and when Freshwater was first settled
- changes in the Freshwater community
Coastal Environment
- raise awareness of how humans impact on the coastal environment
- learn how to limit humans impact on the coastal environment
- raise awareness on the natural cycles of the coastal environment
Surfing
- the history of surfing
- influence of Duke Kahanamoku on surfing
- surfing today
Duke's Day Activities
Many of events and attractions are FREE to the Public
Duke's Day is a community festival organised by the co-founders Naomi Wilson, Naomi Donohue & Dave Thomas, with support from the Freshwater SLSC and Freshwater Boardriding Clubs on behalf of the wider surfing community. The inaugural Duke's Day was held on Saturday 15th January 2011
It’s a community event to learn all about:
Local history
- how and when Freshwater was first settled
- changes in the Freshwater community
Coastal Environment
- raise awareness of how humans impact on the coastal environment
- learn how to limit humans impact on the coastal environment
- raise awareness on the natural cycles of the coastal environment
Surfing
- the history of surfing
- influence of Duke Kahanamoku on surfing
- surfing today
Duke's Day Activities
Many of events and attractions are FREE to the Public