International Surfboard Builders Hall Of Fame Inductee Details
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Inductee Name Donald Takayama | Event Year 2003 | Inductee Location | Inductee Contact |
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Inductee Boardshop Surfboards by Donald Takayama |
Boardshop Link http://www.surfboardsbydonaldtakayama.com/ |
Inductee Bio Donald Moke Takayama (November 16, 1943 - October 22, 2012) was an American professional surfer and surfboard shaper. Originally a longboard surfer, Takayama won the Master's division of the United States Surfing Champions in 1971, 1972 and 1973. Hawaiian born, Takayama learned surf at Waikiki Beach and moved to California in the mid-1950s. Takayama died of complications from heart surgery, he is survived by his wife and four daughters. | |||
For the complete biography, go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Takayama | |||
Thanks to: Copyright 2012 by Hawaiian Pro Designs http://www.surfboardsbydonaldtakayama.com/ for the photo | |||
Links Sufline article DONALD TAKAYAMA (1944-2012) Legendary Hawaiian surfer and boardbuilder passes away. |