Princess Ka‘iulani Ka‘iulani

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/hawaii-crown-princess-kaiulani-surfer?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5dad3ff74f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_11_30_03_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5dad3ff74f-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=5dad3ff74f&mc_eid=8e9014a039 Princess Ka‘iulani was also the mother of modern surfing. But first and foremost, the princess was a surfer. Known to ride a long wooden board, a particularly heavy and demanding one at that, she had a reputation for outstanding performance in big surf. Hawaiian women, particularly those of royal blood, were noted for their prowess and power on the waves. The Hawaiian monarchy had surfed with passion until the late 1800s, when wave riding became almost extinct as a sport.