Phil Edwards - Dana Point, CA
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N 33° 27.903 W 117° 41.195
11S E 436200 N 3703055
One of many statues at Waterman's Plaza in Dana Point, California.
Waymark Code: WM15GTV
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2022
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Photos taken in October 2021. It stand on a concrete pedestal, about 5 feet tall. The statue is made of bronze and was created by an unknown artist. It stand about 6 feet tall. The person appears to be surfing on a wave.
The plaque says, "Phil Edwards (b. 1938)
Effortless Style and Famous Footwork
Phil Edwards rode waves in the '50s and '60s with a style that surpassed other surfers, turning with finesse and walking the board. His friendship with Hobie Alter and Bruce Brown drew him to Dana Point where he worked in Hobie's shop as he became a national star.
Edwards became surfing's media darling. He starred in surfing movies and in 1966 became the first surfer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Edwards was the first person to have a signature board released with his name on it and the first to surf Pipeline in Hawaii."
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At least one original photo, taken by the poster, of the statue. No internet photos.
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