BRITAIN’S HIDDEN HISTORY OF SURFING REVEALED
Was a beautiful Crown Princess of Hawaii, her long dark hair flowing in the sea breeze, the first person to glide across a wave in Britain standing on a surfboard more than 100 years ago?
You can find out more about the incredible story of expert surfer Princess Victoria Ka’iulani, who lived in England in 1892, at an exhibition of British surfing history in Brighton this September.
This unique project has been made possible by the generous sponsorship of Oxbow UK.
The connection between Royalty and surfing is just a small part of the hidden history of British surfing that will be on show at the month long exhibition on Brighton seafront.
The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, learned to surf in Hawaii in 1920
The late Viscount Ted Deerhurst became Britain’s first pro surfer in 1978
Prince Charles, surfed in Australia & Cornwall and became patron of the British Surfing Association
Surfing is now one of the fastest growing sports.
Among the exhibits will be rare surfboards that chart the history of surfing on Britain’s shores through to the present day - you might even find your old wetsuit there, or a bar of vintage surf wax! A special video area will show historic surfing footage.
There will be surfing demonstrations on classic British surfboards, and if you’re lucky, you might get the chance to try one out yourself!
The Exhibition of British Surfing History runs from September 11th to October 9h at Brighton Fishing Museum Gallery, 203 King’s Road Arches. Admission is free. For opening times please log on to our website www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk The event is sponsored by Oxbow UK.
