Duke's Day

04/05/2026

Mrs Nadine Kahanamoku, the wife of the late Duke Kahanamoku, visits Harbord Beach in Sydney's north, in November, 1970. It was here that her husband popularised board riding in Australia 55 years ago. She is pictured with junior surf club member, John Swan, 16, with the Duke's surfboard.
Photograph by Ted Golding for

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Mrs Nadine Kahanamoku, the wife of the late Duke Kahanamoku, visits Harbord Beach in Sydney's north, in November, 1970. It was here that her husband popularised board riding in Australia 55 years ago. She is pictured with junior surf club member, John Swan, 16, with the Duke's surfboard.
Photograph by Ted Golding for

26/01/2026

Duke’s Day 2026
Aloha at sunrise on Freshwater Beach

🙏📸 Pete McGee Goodviz Photography

17/01/2026

Stunning ☀️ 🌊🩵
Thank you Pete!
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17/01/2026

Behind the scenes sunrise photo
☀️ Whisper on the street is that our fabulous photographers Pete McGee and Dave Thomas have the ‘official sunrise’ images ready to share

What a difference a week makes! From a balmy 27deg at 5am last Sat to pouring rain today. Thank you for having the tripods ready, and again sharing your experience in all things sunrise angles and freshie. We can’t wait to see the pics 💚

Thanks too .days for bringing down the drone and for the fabulous pic from in the water.
Surrounded by experts, surrounded by friends 🩵

13/01/2026

Sharing the Aloha, waves and with much joy

13/01/2026

Hidden for years- carved lettering D U K E

With a healthy dose of skepticism Tom joined FSLSC history caretaker, Eric, to examine the board for authenticity. There have been many claims of a Duke board around the world but most turn out to be replicas. With a Masters degree in the field, Tom consults around the world with museums, galleries and historic displays on the cultural aspects and authenticity of artefacts. He is the expert to determine the truth.

Following the wood grain, ignoring the decorative redressing and repairs that had occurred over 100+years, Tom’s delight was contagious- the moment of realisation that beneath the polish, varnish and sanding over the years there is carved lettering D U K E

“Killaz” from Tom and a quiet f-bmb heard in the room as those familiar with the board saw for the first time where the shadow of the lettering lay hidden. A magic moment to witness. Authenticity confirmed by the expert.

13/01/2026

Waiting to hear if the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing contest will get the green light

11/01/2026

What a weekend! What a fabulous community! 🏄‍♂️💚
We have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can see through all the stories being shared that you have too. Such great energy ⭐️
THANK YOU to
💫everyone who joined in us
💫the fabulous presenters who shared their stories
💫our behind the scenes volunteers in photography, water safety and for event set up and everything else
💫the fabulous venues that hosted us
💫💫💫our spectacular sponsors
💫💫💫 and most of all to the knowledgeable, generous and thoroughly entertaining Tom Pohaku and Anne Stone who joined us from Hawaii; it has been such a pleasure to spend the last few days with you 🙏

Many more photos to compile and messages we will share with you over the coming days!
💚 Naomi D, Naomi W, Janine

11/01/2026

Duke’s Day cocktail at today 💚
Thank you for hosting our Sunday Recovery

09/01/2026

Dawn photoshoot ✨
Freshwater Beach is ready for Duke’s Day 🏄‍♂️💚