Members of the surf community commemorated three Hawaiian princes who brought surfing to Santa Cruz. On a foggy Saturday, participants paddled out to honor their legacy from 1885. The celebration emphasized the impact of the princes on local surf culture. The event was linked to the exhibition 'Princes of Surf 2025: Hee Nalu Santa Cruz' at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Surfboard replicas were presented, underscoring the significance of these historical figures in shaping Santa Cruz as a surfing hub.
Members of the local surf community paddled out on Main Beach to honor three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to Santa Cruz 140 years ago.
In July 1885, Hawaiian princes paddled out with olo-style longboards made from local redwood, changing the Santa Cruz surfing culture.
The event highlighted a legacy celebration and the new exhibition at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History called 'Princes of Surf 2025: Hee Nalu Santa Cruz.'
Replicas of iconic surfboards were displayed at the river mouth with notable Santa Cruz surf community members celebrating the contributions of the princes.
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