Surfing Traced Back in Hawaii
by Willis Christopher
The Origins of Surfing: From Polynesia to Hawaii
The very first European Exploration to the small islands of Hawaii
The very first ever European visit to the islands of Hawaii was in the year 1778, lead by Captain James Cook with his crew to their 3rd expedition to the Pacific. Cook had a stopover in the Big Island of Hawaii which actually brought him to end up being destroyed by the Hawaiians just after he had a risky endeavor to kidnap their high chief. Captain James Cook is regarded presently as being the famous European Traveler who discovered the Hawaiian islands.
Soon after his death, his command has been given to First Lieutenant James King who was bestowed with the responsibility to undertake the narrative stories in his writing accounts. Lt. King devoted his life to the expedition which actually caused him to witness the very first folks who loved surfing. As part of his log, he outlined in extensive detail just how these people (Hawaiians) perceived surfing as an integral aspect of the Hawaiian tradition, religion as well as myths of the islands. And this narration became the very first written record regarding surfing.
In two full pages of his journal, he described surfing as performed by the citizens within Kealakekua Bay on the Kona coast of the Massive Island. He labeled it as being the "Sport of Kings", an ancient Hawaiian practice that involves lying down or standing on huge, wooden surfboards and then riding on big waves within the ocean with an incredible pace.
In 1779, Surfing was not solely a sport or a simple pastime activity to Hawaiians; it's more of an art that is intensely rooted in their lifestyle. Hawaiians label it he'e nalu which would mean wave sliding. Expertise of the skills made common people in Hawaii prominent by the way they manage themselves in the ocean waves.
Many chiefs of your Big Island have been highly deemed for their surfing mastery. During these periods, the chiefs or ali'i have selected reefs and beaches where they surfed. Alternatively, there were also reefs and beaches where commoners can surf. Commoners often rode the ocean waves on surfboards that reach 12 feet high, whereas the ali'I rode them using boards which were as huge as 24 feet.
When Captain Cook hit The hawaiian islands, surfing has been profoundly rooted within the Hawaiian lifestyle and tales. There had been places branded after legendary surfing incidents, there were unique chants prepared by the master surfers ("kahuna") to baptize brand new surfboards, and also to inspire people who challenged the big sea waves. There were also famous legends told with regards to the lives risked, brave ocean deeds by chiefs as well as commoners, love pairs created and ruined due to surfing
The blogger is a sport enthusiast who is fond of writing about sports, particularly about surfing. He has a site that talks about the history of surfing. Experience a short journey back to the beginnings of surfing <a href="http://all-aboutsurfing.blogspot.com/2012/01/history-of-surfing-from-polynesia-to.html">here</a>. Or check out this <a href="http://all-aboutsurfing.blogspot.com/">website</a> for more fun information about surfing and its history.
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Title: Surfing Traced Back in Hawaii
Author: Willis Christopher
Email: ben.dunn1234@gmail.com
Keywords: surfing histort,surfing,recreation,hobby,sport,activity,history,world,travel
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Category: Hobbies
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