This photograph captures a scene from 1920s Waikiki showing a group of women hauling an outrigger canoe ashore, aided by Hawaiian waterman David Kahanamoku. The image reflects a meaningful moment in early 20th-century beach culture — blending community service, gender inclusion in lifesaving, and the rising prominence of Hawaiian beach mastery. The women, dressed in the modest yet functional swimwear of the era, represent the growing role of female lifesaving corps in seaside communities. At the time, many local YWCA and Red Cross chapters began training women in lifesaving techniques to match those of male lifeguards. Standing alongside them is Kahanamoku, a member of the legendary Kahanamoku family renowned for their deep connection to Hawaiian surf and canoe traditions, and for their pioneering influence on modern lifeguarding and surfing worldwide.
Print Types
Enhanced MatteArtwork prints onto premium bright white matte paper that yields vibrant images with excellent highlight and shadow detail. Print includes a 1" white border on all sides of the image. |
Canvas Wrap White SidesArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas, then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" depth stretcher bars. Canvas is delivered to you with wire hardware, so it is ready to hang. |
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Rolled CanvasArtwork prints onto museum-grade canvas with 2-inch white borders on all sides for stretching or framing at your convenience.
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