About:

Duke Kahanamoku Ocean Festival, held each year in late August on the shores of iconic Waikiki Beach, where Duke groomed his athletic skills that elevated him into becoming the pioneer of “Waterman”, an Olympic Champion, and the Ambassador of Aloha, celebrates the life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.

Event guide:

Duke’s OceanFest features a variety of lifestyle sports disciplines close to Duke Kahanamoku’s heart, including Surfing, Paddleboard Racing, Swimming, Tandem Surfing, Surf Polo, Keiki Surfing, and Beach Volleyball.

Duke’s OceanFest is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission, on behalf of the entire Hawaiian Islands Community, is to share Duke’s celebrated life of excellence, as well as provide resources to ODKF, to enrich the lives of Hawaii’s Scholar Athletes.

Event Schedule to be finalized; events to include:
LEGENDS SURF CLASSIC
MATSON MENEHUNE SURF CONTEST
OCEAN MILE SWIM
BLUE WATER PADDLEBOARD RACE
GOING TO THE DOGS SURFUR COMPETITION
WOUNDED WARRIOR CANOE REGATTA
FOILING EXHIBITION
And more to be added! Stay Tuned!