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Surfing Hawaiian Waves

Surfing Hawaiian Waves

Nick Beck, a forefather to surfing giants such a Laird Hamilton, tried to keep the great surf on his native Kauai a secret. He didn't succeed, as evidenced by this LIFE spread.

In this photo: Nick Beck

Photo: George Silk/Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1963
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