1956 Makaha International Surfing Championships
Winner(s):
Conrad Cunha, Ethel Kekea, Bobby Krewson, Kehau Kea, J Raydon
Governing Body:
Waikiki Surf Club, Waianae Lions Club
"Cunha Captures Surf Riding Title," Honolulu Advertiser, Nov 26, 1956
Conrad Cunha, representing Waikiki Surf Club, won the Men’s Open surfboard riding championship yesterday as the International Surfing Meet got underway before several thousands of spectators at Makaha beach.
Cunha dethroned Rabbit Kekai of Hui Nalu as champion. Kekai, displaying his usual fine form, took runner-up honors. Ken Carvalho of Hale Auau was third, Frances Williams of Makaha Surf Club was fourth, and Clarence Ma...