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But Where's Goofy?
Another Gem from the Takayama Family collection, now on display at the SHACC. Two legends that left too soon—Miklos Sandor Dora and Donald Moke Takayama. Mickey (Miki) and Donald. Photo by Michael...
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Wooden Paddleboard Donated
Amaro Lozano's uncle Claudio Acevedo had this paddleboard for over 40 years. Amaro's wife told him the board needed to go, so rather than chop it up for firewood, Amaro decided Surfing Heritage would...
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1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational
This shot was taken at the first annual Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surf Contest which began in 1965 and was held at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu (it was later replaced by the Billabong Pro...
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Travel the World with SHACC Founder, Dick Metz
Surfing Heritage Founder, Dick Metz has lived an amazing, exciting, and charmed life! Aside from establishing one of the greatest historical surfing institutions in the world, Metz had a hand in...
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SHACC Upcoming Events
photo: Joni SternbachWe're honored to be presenting a tribute to legendary surfer and shaper, Donald Takayama. Donald passed away just under a year ago and we've gathered numerous surfboards,...
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The Oldest Surf Contest Still Running
The Brooks St. Surfing Classic was started in 1955 in Laguna Beach, Ca. It is the oldest continuing surf contest in the world. Last year in 2012they celebrated the 50th running of the contest. This is...
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Mick Fanning, 2013 World Champ!
photo: Sharon MarshallMick Fanning, 2013 World Champ. This tribute is a little over due, but as they say, “better late than something or other.” Mick only won 1 event during the 2013 season (Quik Pro...
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Dora's Bruce Jones Board
This is a late-'70s Bruce Jones, 7'8.5" rounded diamondtail that was owned and ridden by Miki in Europe. It was donated by Miki's girlfriend, Cece, along with a similar period board that was shaped by...
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"Murph the Surf" and his "Parole Board"
East Coast Legends Jack Murphy and Dick Catri. Photo: Sharon MarshallJack Roland Murphyor "Murph the Surf" (or "Murf the Surf") (born 1938) is a surfing champion, musician, author, artist, and...
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SAVE THE DATE: 50th Anniversary Celebration for The Endless Summer
The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary CelebrationA Fundraiser for SHACCSaturday · May 3rd, 2014at the Hilton Waterfront Beach ResortHuntington Beach · Californiaspecial guests include:Bruce Brown ·...
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Bing Exhibit
Opening Event Saturday March 8, 2014 Bing Copeland began surfing in 1949, at age 13, at the Manhattan Beach pier with his friend Greg Noll, who was a bait boy on the end of the pier. Bing and Greg were...
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Tubesteak's Surfboard
Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy (1935-2012)Along with Miki Dora, Terry "Tubesteak" Tracy reigned supreme at Malibu in the 1950s and into the early 60s, until the lifestyle they helped to create got too popular...
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Those who leave to soon...
Natalie Kotsch never surfed, but she was one of surfing's biggest supporters. She and co-founder, Ann Beasley both shared a love for the ocean and for their home town of Huntington Beach. They opened...
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Name These Faces
Bing Copeland, Bev Morgan, Greg Noll, Dick Medve and Bob Hogan with their trophies won at the 1951 paddle races, held in Santa Monica and Santa Barbara. That's Bev's chopped Chevy in the background....
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First Duke Contest
The first Duke contest, 1965. Among those pictured are Fred Hemmings, Miki Dora, Paul Strauch, Eddie Aikau, Rick Grigg, Mike Doyle, Corky Carroll, Greg Noll, and Jock Sutherland, at Val Valentine's...
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The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary Event Sponsors
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call 949.388.0313 x0Red Carpet Brought to you by:Also made possible by:CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call 949.388.0313 x0please visit http://www.SurfingHeritage.org
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The Endless Summer Story, Photos, and More...
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call 949.388.0313 x0TV's Batman, Adam West, Bruce Brown, Duke Kahanamoku, and Dick Graham. First Annual Surfer Magazine Awards, June 7, 1966.Photo LeRoy Grannis...
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The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary Contest
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call 949.388.0313 x0please visit http://www.SurfingHeritage.org
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The Endless Summer 50th Anniversary Event Info
Proceeds to BenefitSurfing Heritage & Culture Center and Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSaturday • May 3rd, 2014At The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotelin Huntington Beach, CaliforniaVIP Pre-party...
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Phil Jarratt Book Signing and Talk
Phil Jarratt book signing and talk on Thursday, April 17, from 6-9pm. Please join us for Phil's "magic lantern slide show", An Evening With Duke Kahanamoku (and Phil Jarratt). Using Duke Kahanamoku's...
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