THE DORIS DUKE SURF FEST IN RHODE ISLAND JULY 13TH AND 14TH 2012

A World traveler, a socialite, and a philanthropist, Doris Duke was a woman who loved to play.  A new exhibit at her Newport RI mansion reveals the sporting side of the noted heiress and historic preservationist’s personality. See some 200 surfboards representing all the eras of surfing history displayed atop the rolling hills of Doris Duke’s Rough Point estate, as well as Doris Duke’s very own 1960 Velzy board. This is New England’s only vintage surfboard show and is curated by surfing legend Sid Abruzzi of Water Brothers. Enjoy shapers as they demo their craft and classic footage of Newport Read More