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Joseph Banks
Banks describes the first time wittnessing surfing by the Hawaiins. -
Georgre Freeth is born
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_FreethGeorge Freeth is born and later in life becomes the "Father of Modern Surfing." -
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Fins
http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlTom Blake invents the first surfboard fin. -
Fiberglass Boards
http://360guide.info/surfing/history-of-the-surfboard.htmlThe fist fiberglass surfboards were invented. -
Shaka Sign
The Shaka Sign is brought back throughout the 60's by 60's surfers. This gesture orginated in Hawaii. -
Quiksilver
Quiksilver is invented and becomes one of the top surfing brands. http://www.quiksilver.hk/hk/en/history.html -
Kelly Slater is born
Kelly Slater is born and later on in his life time becomes the Worlds number one surfer. http://www.kellyslater.com/ -
Surf Wax
John Dahl worked for Wax Research to invent a better surf wax product.