51. Duane DeSoto: Playing Duke Kahanamoku, surfing, and Hawaiian culture

Duane DeSoto is a legendary waterman from the island of O’ahu.  He is the 2010 ASP professional longboard world champion and founder of Nā Kama Kai, a non-profit organization that educates Hawai’i’s children about how to enjoy the ocean safely while becoming stewards for this rich cultural resource that surrounds the islands which we call home. Duane, who is also a loving husband and father of 8 and grandfather of 1, was inducted into the Hawaiʻi Waterman Hall of fame in 2015.  Most recently he played the iconic Duke Kahanamoku in the new Waterman movie which is out now.  In this episode we talk about growing up in Makaha on the windward side of Oʻahu, his love for surfing, his family, his role as Duke in the new movie, Hawaiian culture, and so much more. Enjoy! Buy our merch on: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KeepitAlohaPod/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod