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“The Summer may be Endless,
but this honor happens only once”
but this honor happens only once”
SHACC is hosting 3 monumental events: The SHACC National Luau, a Tribute to Surfing & The Endless Summer, on Friday August, 21, 2015at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center to honor Bruce Brown, legendary filmmaker and the 50th anniversary of his documentary,The Endless Summer. Among the attendees are Bruce Brown, the stars of the film, Robert August and Mike Hynson along with legendary surfers, Paul Strauch, Fred Hemmings and Joey Cabell, who are also featured in the film. (We'll list additional legends as they become confirmed to attend)
The significance of this event is that surfing will officially be recognized as a sport, culture and lifestyle at these prestigious events. SHACC will be showcasing its Endless Summer collection, which is the most comprehensive collection of authentic memorabilia from the film. The star of Endless Summer II, Robert “Wingnut” Weaver, will be the host for the evening.
The second event will be held on Saturday, August 22. It's a public donation ceremony by SHACC to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Titled “WAVE OF INNOVATION: SURFING AND THE ENDLESS SUMMER”, it will be hosted by the Lemelson Center of Innovation and Invention. The donation, curated by SHACC, includes a timeline of historic surfboards (including one shaped by Duke Kahanamoku), an original 16mm copy of The Endless Summer, the film’s iconic poster, and other artifacts that represent surfing’s culture and lifestyle. Following the ceremony there will be educational presentations and panels discussing the impact surfing and The Endless Summer film have had on today’s society.
The third celebration will honor Duke Kahanamoku’s 125th birthday at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indians on Monday, August 24. Duke Kahanamoku, considered the “Father of modern surfing”, made the sport world famous by traveling around the world as the Ambassador of Aloha from Hawaii after winning a total of five medals in three different Olympics.