Dukes Day - celebrating 100 years of surfing

DUKE'S DAY 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION JANUARY 9-10th 2015
FRESHWATER BEACH, AUSTRALIA

Celebrating the surfing community’s love and respect for the ocean and the environment, the 100th year anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku Igniting Australia’s Surf Culture and the spirit of Aloha!

Looking for a fun family day out to celebrate the ocean sports we all love? The 100th anniversary celebration of Duke Kahanamoku surfing the first waves at Freshwater back in 1915 will be one event not to be missed.

SALUTE TO THE SUN
Bring down your longest, oldest, or favourite board for Duke's Day dawn photoshoot. The Dawn Photoshoot has been a "not to be missed" event for the last four year. Saturday January 10th from 5.30am



DUKE'S WATERMAN CENTENARY PADDLE
In the tradition of Duke’s Day, the Duke's Waterman Centenary Paddle events will be in the true spirit of Aloha and all are encouraged to come along no matter your level of skill. There will be three differentraces to suit all levels. Saturday January 10th from 7.30am
Proudly sponsored by Balmoral Paddlesurf. See Race details in a separate thread.



DUKE'S RE-ENACTMENT
In August 2014, members of the Duke's Day committee travelled to Waikiki, HI, USA in the quest to find an Hawaiian capable of riding the Duke's replica surfboard for a re-enactment of that day in 1915 when the Duke brought Surfing to Australia and changed our coastal lifestyle forever. Duane Desoto has been chosen to play that re-enactment which will take place. Saturday January 10th 12pm



A CENTURY OF SURFING

Join us for “A CENTURY OF SURFING” where we roll out creations from the last 100 years into the surf and attempt to ride them like our surfing forebearers in the bygone eras Many of these boards end up stored under houses or in the shed out the back, some ending up as building materials, ironing boards, one even ending up as a mantelpiece above someone’s fireplace. Watch on as we get them back in the water where they should be.

A CENTURY OF SURFING - HISTORICAL SURF CRAFT DISPLAY
Ore 1956. 1956- 1970. 1070 - the present
Australia’s most unique collection of 100 years of surfboards on display, a visual history of our surfing history and the men and women who shaped it. The display will be free to all and will be viewable over the 9 and 10 January.
All day - Saturday January 10th from 7.30am

KOMBI DISPLAY
Some of the best Kombi's kick around the Northern beaches - come down and see them on display

SUSTAINABILITY EXPO
Discover new ways to protect our marine environment

BEACH CLEAN UP
Even the most loved beaches suffer... gloves on and buckets in hand all are encouraged to Freshen up Freshie.

DUKE'S LEGENDS SWIMMING
In recognition of Dukes Gold Medal swimming ability and the spirit of mateship displayed by Cecil Healy towards the Duke swimming races will be held in the Freshwater Rock Pool with Olympians, Celebrities and local swimmers who will entertain all in what will be a series of fun relay races and individual swimming races.

SURFING WITH CELEBRITIES
Surfing with Celebrities gives everyone the opportunity to learn to surf from some of the greats of the surfing world. Supported by Manly Surf School, Surfing World Champions will show you the basics and even some more advanced techniques that helped secure their ASP World Title.

A DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE
A Deeper Shade of Blue is the award winning film by the masterof surfing movies, Jack McCoy.
Showcasing the history of surfing and paying homage to the ancient Hawaiians art of surfing that led to the modern day sport, it is fitting that the film will be aired in Freshwater Reserve on Saturday 10th January at approximate 7:00pm, drawing the Duke's Day celebrations for 2015 to a close.

Please note the Festival runs from Friday January 9th - 10th with the key events on Saturday January 10th

Check out the event schedule here-
www.dukesday.com/schedule-of-events.html