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1907
Famous writer Jack London traveled to Hawaii where he was introduced to
surfing by Alexander Hume Ford and was taught to surf by George Freeth.
1908
London and Freeth realized that they shared a common love for the ocean.
While London wrote about it, and Freeth surfed it, Ford was campaigning
on behalf of the restoration of surfing.
1911
Surf clubs began to form and Duke Paoa Kahanamoku became a world-renowned
surfer.
1920 & 1924
Duke Kahanamoku began participating in swimming competitions and taking
his surfboard throughout his travels, with the mission of popularizing
the sport.
1930s - 1950s
Surfing slowly becomes a world-wide phenomenon, gaining popularity through
film, music, and the dedication of surfers.
1960s
The "modern" history of surfing began with big-wave surfers
starting to blend into the mainstream culture.
1960
Photographer and film maker John Severson published the first surfing
magazine, Surfer.
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