Fin-der Ukulele's Beach Boy Method, circa 1957

[bossaroo]

I just saw this ad from the 50s and it got me wondering when the term "beach boy" was first used.

[TonyW]

Waikiki Beach Boys - the local surf crew at Waikiki Beach in Hawaii - dates back to the early art of the 20th century (1900s). Most famouse member was Duke Kahanamoku.

See this link: http://www.surfline.com/surfaz/surfaz.cfm?id=940

[Susan]

And what exactly IS the beach boy method?  Seriously...

[bossaroo]

good question Susan.

and a great article Tony! i learned to surf on Waikiki beach.

thanks