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Press Release:

10th Annual 2011 Duke's Oceanfest                                                     
AUG. 22, 2011

HONOLULU- Maui Longboards and Kahanamoku Sons teams up to create a Limited Edition Fine Art Surfboard for the 10th Annual 2011 Duke's Oceanfest. This one of a kind Fine Art Surfboard will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. ODKF is a public, nonprofit foundation whose mission is to financially support the development of individuals and organizations that perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku.

Duke Kahanamoku is widely regarded as Hawaii’s greatest athlete, winning six Olympic medals, including three gold medals in swimming, from 1912-1932. Revered worldwide for his exploits, Duke is recognized as the “Father of International Surfing” and later in life was honored with the distinction of being named as Hawaii’s official “Ambassador of Aloha.” As part of keeping that legacy alive, The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (ODKF) awards scholarships and grants to Hawaii students and nonprofits who contribute to enriching the islands sense of aloha and pave the future for Hawaii’s youth.

For more information, visit www.dukefoundation.org

2011 Duke's Oceanfest was established as a benefit for the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation. The Mission of the foundation is to financially support the development of individuals and organizations who perpetuate the spirit and legacy of Duke Kahanamoku.

Duke's OceanFest is held each summer in Waikiki in honor of Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, who is fondly remembered today as an exemplary human being and the greatest waterman who ever lived. Among his many accomplishments, Kahanamoku was an Olympic gold medal swimmer; a surfer; an esteemed canoe steersman; a Hollywood actor; and the Sheriff of Honolulu. A powerful 'one-man visitor's bureau', Duke graciously welcomed waves of visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in his time and was regarded as a symbol of all that is good in Hawaii.

OCEANFEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

	SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Opening Ho‘omana Ceremony Waterman Hall of Fame Dinner click here for details >>
	WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Hau`oli La Hanau AccesSurf Competition for Challenged Athletes  ITSA Tandem Surfing Kicker Audio Toes on the Nose Professional Longboard Contest Lei Draping Ceremony click here for details >>
	THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 Bears Wave Tandem Surfing Exhibition Kicker Audio Toes on the Nose Professional Longboard Contest  click here for details >>
	FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 GoPro Presents C4 Waterman SUP Surf Race & SUP SurfOff Hawaiian Airlines Legends Surf Classic Duke’s Waikiki Beachboy Tribute  click here for details >>
	SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim Hawaiian Airlines Legends Surf Classic Outrigger Canoe Wave Surfing Exhibition Kona Longboard Lager Invitational Beach Volleyball Tournament Maui Jim presents 2011 Hawaii Paddleboard Championship Hawaiian 105KINE Great Hawaiian Luau  click here for details >>
	SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Outrigger Hotels SurfPolo Tournament Kahala Waterman's Challenge click here for details >>