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Early Wind Surfer In 1926
Filename: 990_16_3-Sport-WatSport-M_12HR.jpg
Size: 3602 x 4800 (14.3MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Ocean View
County: Virginia
Country: United States
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Early Wind Surfer In 1926
Ocean View, Virginia: c. 1926. A sailor from the Hamptons Roads Naval Base out for a walk on the water with his Austrian water skis and novel sail
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Media ID 9738069
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1920s 1926 20 25 Years Active Activities Activity B And W Caucasian Appearance Challenge Creative Creativity Daytime Firsts Float Floating Inventions Inventor Looking At Camera Monochromatic Monochrome Navy One Man Quirky Recreation Recreational Activity Sailing Sailor Single Male Single Man Summer Summer Time Summertime Unusual Virginia Water Sports Weird Floatation Ocean View Wind Surfer
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Early Wind Surfer In 1926" takes us back to the summer of 1926 in Ocean View, Virginia. The image showcases a Caucasian sailor from the Hamptons Roads Naval Base fearlessly venturing out onto the water with his innovative Austrian water skis and an unconventional sail. In this historic snapshot, we witness a moment of creativity and ingenuity as this lone sailor becomes one of the first wind surfers in history. With a determined look on his face, he confidently glides across the ocean's surface, defying gravity and challenging conventional norms. The monochromatic aesthetic adds to the timeless allure of this photograph, emphasizing its historical significance. It captures not only a recreational activity but also serves as a testament to human inventiveness and our unyielding desire for adventure. As we gaze upon this vintage image, we are transported to an era where unusual feats like these were met with awe and curiosity. This quirky yet remarkable display of skill reminds us that even in simpler times, people sought new ways to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories. "Early Wind Surfer In 1926" is more than just a photograph; it encapsulates an extraordinary moment frozen in time – an emblematic representation of human determination against nature's forces.
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