Is there a patron saint of surfing?

Question

Is there a patron saint of surfing?

Answer 1

Saint Nikolas is the patron of sailors, so , I'd guess he's the surfer patron , as well.

Answer 2

Duke

Answer 3

Duke Kahanamoku is who I think of.

Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku aka "The Big Kahuna", is GENERALLY regarded as the inventor of the modern sport of surfing. He was also an Olympic champion in swimming.

While living in Newport Beach, California on June 14, 1925, Kahanamoku rescued eight men from a fishing vessel that capsized in heavy surf while attempting to enter the city's harbor. Twenty-nine fishermen went into the water and seventeen perished. Using his surfboard, he was able to make quick trips back and forth to shore to increase the number of sailors rescued. Two other surfers saved four more fishermen. Newport's police chief at the time called Duke's efforts "the most superhuman surfboard rescue act the world has ever seen." Thus was born the tradition of lifeguards having rescue surfboards at the ready.

http://www.chrisepting.com/Images/photos...

That's a statue of em in Huntington Beach, California- right around the Pier.