Tommy Holmes - Outrigger Surfing Waikiki Circa 1971-1973

On August 23, 1993, Tommy Holmes, one of the founders of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, died of a heart attack while paddling an outrigger canoe off Waikiki at the age of 47.
One of Tommy's lasting legacies is "The Hawaiian Canoe", the most comprehensive modern study of the subject, published in 1981 and reprinted in a second edition in September, 1993.
On August 28, his ashes were carried out to sea by the Hokule‘a and scattered off Waikiki. Hundreds attended the ceremony. Many have declared Tommy to have been the driving force that raised the funds to make the first voyage of the Hokule'a possible.
These rare vintage films have been preserved by Alan Titchenal and I was privileged to digitally transfer these vintage images lest we forget Tommy's pioneering spirit to preserve Hawaii's customs and traditions and her long relationship and respect for the sea. It should be noted I intentionally did very little editing, only some well-needed color correction lost throughout the years, and I've made every effort to maintain them as they were originally filmed.
As always, I would appreciate any assistance from my viewers as to the identities of other paddlers, and/or surfers viewed on this video. This would also include 'exact locations' where these images may have been filmed. It is my personal belief they were all taken at Waikiki, probably between "Pops" to "Canoes", or maybe "Queens"... possibly as far down as "Publics"?
Tommy was an exceptional waterman; he was adept at everything to do with the ocean and ocean sports. We miss him.
Thanks in advance for your help.
The KailuaKid

[@carolferguson19]

My daughter was born this year in Queens Hospital 💕🤙

[@jayallen1262]

Died doing what he loved! He was only one year older than us. What was his Higb School?

[@keoni37]

Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Waimea (Kamuela) Big Island.