Sherman Gardens is presenting a free talk about Hawaiian icon Waterman Duke Kahanamoku Tuesday November 10 2015.
Waterman talk is a free event at 7:00pm and requires advance registration.
Waterman is the first comprehensive biography of Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968): swimmer, surfer, Olympic gold medalist, Hawaiian icon and waterman.
In Waterman, award-winning journalist David Davis examines the remarkable life of Duke Kahanamoku, in and out of the water.
The original “human fish” set dozens of world records and topped the world rankings for more than a decade; his rivalry with Johnny Weissmuller transformed competitive swimming from an insignificant sideshow into a headliner event.
Kahanamoku used his Olympic renown to introduce the sport of “surf riding,” an activity unknown beyond the Hawaiian Islands, to the world.
The talk will focus on Kahanamoku’s deep connection to Orange County.
Sherman Gardens is located at 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.
Sherman Gardens Parking
Lot A: Dahlia at Pacific Coast Highway
Lot B: Dahlia at 3rd Avenue
RSVP online or call 949-673-1880
