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Postcard of Surfer Riding a Wave. ca. 1908-1910, SURF RIDING, HAWAII. The most popular of Hawaiian pastimes is surf swimming or heenalu. In this sport the swimmers use a light board made of koa or wiliwili. With these they swim out to sea, diving under the rollers which they meet, until they reach the outer line of breakers: then, lying flat on their boards, they balance themselves upon the forward slope of the highest breaker, and ride with the speed of a race horse toward the shore. Surf board swimming can be seen at Waikiki near Honolulu
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Postcard of Surfer Riding a Wave. ca. 1908-1910, SURF RIDING, HAWAII. The most popular of Hawaiian pastimes is surf swimming or heenalu. In this sport the swimmers use a light board made of koa or wiliwili. With these they swim out to sea, diving under the rollers which they meet, until they reach the outer line of breakers: then, lying flat on their boards, they balance themselves upon the forward slope of the highest breaker, and ride with the speed of a race horse toward the shore. Surf board swimming can be seen at Waikiki near Honolulu
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This print takes us back in time to the early 20th century, capturing a thrilling moment of surf riding in Hawaii. The postcard showcases a surfer gracefully gliding on a wave, embodying the essence of heenalu - the most popular Hawaiian pastime. During this era, surf swimming was an exhilarating sport that required skill and agility. Swimmers would venture into the sea with their light boards made of koa or wiliwili wood. They would dive under powerful rollers until they reached the outer line of breakers. Once there, lying flat on their boards, they would balance themselves on the forward slope of the highest breaker. In this particular image, we witness a surfer harnessing nature's power as they ride with incredible speed towards shore. The sheer joy and excitement are palpable through their body language and facial expression. Waikiki near Honolulu served as an ideal location for witnessing these awe-inspiring displays of surf board swimming. It became a hub for enthusiasts who sought adventure and connection with nature's forces. As we admire this vintage postcard print from Universal Images Group (UIG), let us appreciate how it captures not only an extraordinary moment but also reflects upon Hawaii's rich cultural heritage intertwined with its deep love affair with surfing - forever etching it into history as one of humanity's most cherished sports.
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