Duke’s OceanFest, held each year in late August on the shores of iconic Waikiki Beach, where Duke groomed his athletic skills that elevated him into becoming the pioneer of “Waterman”, an Olympic Champion, and the Ambassador of Aloha, celebrates the life and legacy of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku.

Duke’s disciplines of Surfing, Swimming, Outrigger Canoeing, Paddleboard Racing, Surfboard Water Polo, Beach Volleyball, along with evolutions of his influence that includes Foiling and Dog’s Surfing are shared throughout the weeklong festival by local, international, and mainland competitors and lifestyle enthusiast.

Duke’s OceanFest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission, in conjunction with the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation (“ODKF”), is to provide resources for scholarships and grants for Hawaii athletes.

Duke’s OceanFest continues all week with the following events available to the public:

August 16 to 26 – Volunteer Registration

August 22 – Duke’s OceanFest Legends Reception

August 21 to 22 – Shaka Tea Tandem Surf Competition

August 21 to 23 – Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Legends Surf Invitational

August 24 – Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim

August 24 – Florence Marine presented by Wai Kai Keiki Kokua Surf Jam

August 24 – Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Sunrise Birthday Lei Draping

August 24 to 25 – Florence Marine presented by Wai Kai Menehune Surf Fest

August 24 to 25 – Outrigger Resorts & Hotels Beach Volleyball Challenge Adult

August 25 – Waterman Lifeguard Challenge

August 25 – Surfboard Water Polo

August 25 – Outrigger Canoe Club Beach Cleanup

We have an extra special year for Hawaii as it is the year of the XXXIII Olympiad, Carissa Moore and John John Florence will once again represent USA in the sport of Surfing, and our USA Volleyball team will include starting Hawaiian players Micah Christensen, Erik Shoji and Micah Ma’a!

It’s the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Olympics, where Duke Kahanamoku earned Silver and his brother Sam earned the Bronze medal in Swimming. The backstroke was won by Duke’s cousin, Warren Paoa Kealoha and there was a total of 8 Hawaiian swimmers on the US Olympic team!

For the schedule of events, visit dukesoceanfest.com, and to learn about the Duke Foundation, visit www.dukefoundation.org.