There is this boy I’m obsessed with. I mean—a board. There’s a board I’m obsessed with. But its name does sound like a Swedish boy’s name—Olo.

Today, we’re using the Olo—the ancient Hawaiian surfboard—as a springboard (pun intended) for a deep dive into surfing’s earliest days. From Polynesian wave riding and sacred surf rituals to exclusive royal surf breaks and boards so big they could take out a small village—this is the history lesson you didn’t know you needed. Plus: Duke Kahanamoku, Tom Blake’s olo revival, and where you can see an actual Olo today. 🌊