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Hawaiian Teen Princes Who Introduced Surfing to the Mainland

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Hawaiian Teen Princes Who Introduced Surfing to the Mainland
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In 1885, Hawaiian royal siblings David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and Edward Keliʻiahonui introduced surfing to mainland U.S. during their visit to Santa Cruz, California, using traditional Hawaiian surfboards made of native woods, which left a lasting cultural impact and helped popularize the sport in America.

Topics:entertainment#hawaii-to-mainland#hawaiian-princes#history#santa-cruz#surfboard-history#surfing
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  1. 'Princes of Surf' explores how Hawaiian teens brought surfing to the mainland  NPR
  2. How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland 140 years ago  WWNO
  3. How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland  North Country Public Radio

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