Duke Kahanamoku was more than just the Father of Surf. He was a great athlete, a humble and big-hearted human being, and he personally rescued people by using his surfboard in the same tough weather, and bringing each one back to shore, after a small boat capsized. And this was when he was a middle-aged man. I don't know many people who would have the strength or spirit to actually achieve that. It was inspiring and encouraging.