1988 Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
Read More1988-08 Donation to ODKF
Junior kayak coach Billy Whitford, left, was on hand when Walter Guild, chair of the Steinlager Hawaiian Canoe and Kayak Championships, presented a check for $1,000 to ODKF President Msgr. Charles Kekumano. The check was made in the names of the winning celebrity crews during the races. The funds will be earmarked for junior kayakers participating at the national international level. Also present was Olympic kayaker Tracy Phillips who received financial assistance from the ODKF.
1988-08-22 Duke's Birthday Celebration
Family and friends of the legendary Duke Kahanamoku celebrated his 98th birthday at the Outrigger Canoe Club on August 22, 1988. Msgr. Charles Kekumano, chair of the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation gave the blessing, after which Mayor Frank Fasi presented a proclamation to Duke's widow, Nadine Kahanamoku, commemorating Duke's birthday.