Events

2015 Events

Schedule

A fantastic schedule of events has been compiled for the three day celebration. A full program for the 9 & 10 January 2015 can be found here.

THURSDAY 8 JANUARY 2015

Gala Dinner

Through invitation only, the opening of our centenary celebrations is at the beautiful International College of Hotel Management on Eastern Hill in Manly where we can look back at our favourite Freshwater Beach and the Statue of Duke on the headland.

Friday 9 January 2015

aloha cocktail party

Inspired by Hawaiian Lava Flows, Friday evening kicks off with cocktails on the Freshie lawn

TANDEM SURFING DISPLAY

Relive the excitement of Duke and Isabel's first tandem demonstration with a spectacular display by talented locals.

Surfers with Challenges Expression Session

Surfers with Challenges are invited to join an exciting adaptive surfing session showcasing how they minimise their barriers to surfing.

Duke's Legends Swimming

In recognition of Dukes Gold Medal swimming ability and the spirit of mateship displayed by Cecil Healy towards the Duke swimming races will be held in the Freshwater Rock Pool with Olympians, Celebrities and local swimmers who will entertain all in what will be a series of fun relay races and individual swimming races.

100 Years of Surfboards

Australia’s most unique collection of 100 years of surfboards on display, a visual history of our surfing history and the men and women who shaped it. The display will be free to all and will be viewable over the 9 and 10 January.

Surfing with Celebrities

Surfing with Celebrities gives everyone the opportunity to learn to surf from some of the greats of the surfing world. Supported by Manly Surf School, Surfing World Champions will show you the basics and even some more advanced techniques that helped secure their ASP World Title.

Saturday 10 January 2015

SALUTE TO THE SUN

Bring down your longest, oldest, or favourite board for Duke's Day dawn photoshoot

Sustainability Expo

Discover new ways to protect our marine environment

Micro Grommets

A chance for the groms to show off their skills and a chance for you to see potential future champions

Body Surfing

This is the simplest from of surfing and requires very little or no equipment and is practised by many beach goers. But at the highest level it is a skill that many people envy.

We are very fortunate that we will have with us from Hawaii the World Body Surfing Champion, Mark Cunningham, who will display his skills along with some of Australia’s top body surfers.

Re-Enactment

Duke's board will be surfed once again... watch Duane De Soto and a Freshie local re-enact Duke's 1915 surf display

DUKE'S CENTENARY WATERMAN PADDLE

Paddle the beautiful World Surfing Reserve between Freshwater Beach and Fairy Bower

KOMBIS ON DISPLAY

We have the Kombis returning again and its always a crowd favourite.

A Century of Surfing

Join us for “A CENTURY OF SURFING” where we roll out creations from the last 100 years into the surf and attempt to ride them like our surfing forebearers in the bygone eras Many of these boards end up stored under houses or in the shed out the back, some ending up as building materials, ironing boards, one even ending up as a mantelpiece above someone’s fireplace. Watch on as we get them back in the water where they should be.

POWER YOGA FOR SURFERS

A special session to help you limber up before your Duke's Day surf.

Beach Clean Up

Even the most loved beaches suffer... gloves on and buckets in hand all are encouraged to Freshen up Freshie.

Duke's Short FILM COMP

Enter your surf film into the Duke's Shorts short film competition to win a fantastic professional Panasonic Camera. Films will be shown on Saturday night, 10th January 2015.

A Deeper Shade of Blue

A Deeper Shade of Blue is the award winning film by the master of surfing movies, Jack McCoy.
Showcasing the history of surfing and paying homage to the ancient Hawaiians art of surfing that led to the modern day sport, it is fitting that the film will be aired in Freshwater Reserve on Saturday 10th January at approximate 7:00pm, drawing the Duke's Day celebrations for 2015 to a close.

Fancy Dress Mystery Surf Finish

That’s right - Fancy dress surfing!

The grand finale of Dukes Day is being capped off with a celebration of surfing dressed in anything you care to wear. Be it your favourite superhero, cartoon character or anything your heart desires; just make sure it’s not going to drown you. Let your imagination run wild! What better way to celebrate the sport we all love than by getting involved with the last of the events on the Saturday afternoon. Numbers are limited, so get in fast. You can ride a longboard or short board. All are welcome to join in the fun.