The Invention of the Surfboard

Joseph Banks

Feb 4, 1769

Banks describes the first time wittnessing surfing by the Hawaiins.

Georgre Freeth is born

Nov 8, 1883

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_FreethGeorge Freeth is born and later in life becomes the "Father of Modern Surfing."

Mark Twain

Feb 4, 1886

Mark Twain writes about surfing from his view.
http://www.twainquotes.com/Surfing.html

George Freeth dies

Apr 7, 1919

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_FreethThe "Father of Modern Surfing" dies.

Fins

Aug 18, 1935

http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlTom Blake invents the first surfboard fin.

Fiberglass Boards

Feb 4, 1940

http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlThe fist fiberglass surfboards were invented.

Shaka Sign

Feb 4, 1960

The Shaka Sign is brought back throughout the 60's by 60's surfers. This gesture orginated in Hawaii.

Quiksilver

Jun 27, 1969

Quiksilver is invented and becomes one of the top surfing brands. http://www.quiksilver.hk/hk/en/history.html

Kelly Slater is born

Feb 11, 1972

Kelly Slater is born and later on in his life time becomes the Worlds number one surfer. http://www.kellyslater.com/

Surf Wax

Oct 16, 1972

John Dahl worked for Wax Research to invent a better surf wax product.