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What is the history of surfing?

What is the history of surfing?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 2 Tagen

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Did you know that long before surfers were riding waves as tall as
an eight-story building, surfing was a sacred royal tradition? Grab
your swimsuit and get ready to catch a wave, because we are diving
into the incredible history of surfing! Thousands of years ago in
ancient Polynesia and Hawaii, surfing was known as "he'e nalu," or
wave sliding. Kings and queens were the ultimate wave riders,
standing on massive 24-foot-long wooden boards that weighed up to
200 pounds! They even used real shark skin as sandpaper to make
them smooth! But did you know this amazing tradition was almost
lost forever? When outside explorers and strict missionaries
arrived in Hawaii, surfing nearly disappeared completely.
Thankfully, one incredible Olympic swimmer named Duke Kahanamoku
brought it back to life! Known as the Father of Modern Surfing,
Duke traveled the world carving his own giant wooden boards and
showing amazed crowds how to dance on the ocean. From ancient royal
logs to modern daredevils surviving 86-foot waves, discover how
surfing became the ultimate extreme water sport!