The Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival in Waikiki, Hawaii, is a premier ocean sports event celebrating the life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the pioneer of waterman disciplines and the Ambassador of Aloha. This weeklong festival features a range of water activities including surfing, swimming, outrigger canoeing, paddleboard racing, and beach volleyball, attracting local, international, and mainland competitors and lifestyle enthusiasts.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival aims to enrich the lives of Hawaii's scholar athletes in partnership with the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. Through honoring Duke's achievements as an Olympic champion and his contributions to water sports, the festival continues to inspire millions globally with his legacy of athleticism, humility, and aloha spirit.
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