Kit Horn

Kit Horn
Born November 10, 1929
Hollywood, California
Died March 25, 2010(2010-03-25) (aged 80)
Encinitas, California
Nationality American
Occupation Surfer
Known for Big wave surfer

Kit Horn (November 10, 1929 – March 25, 2010) was an American big wave surfer who helped popularize surfing in California and Oahu, Hawaii.[1]

Early life

Horn was born in Hollywood, California and began surfing at age 11.[2] He attended the University of Southern California where he swam competitively and graduated in 1959. He served for two years in the Air Force, and worked in sales for a chemical company.[1]

Surfing career

He began surfing at a young age and was boyhood friends with a number of other big wave surfers, including Peter Cole.[3] He surfed well into his 70s and was respected as a founder and popularizer of modern surfing.

References

  1. 1 2 Matt Higgins, "Kit Horn, Pioneer Surfer, Dies at 80", The New York Times, April 2, 2010, available online.
  2. ↑ Higgins, Matt. "Kit Horn, Pioneer Surfer, Dies at 80." The New York Times. April 3, 2010. D8.
  3. ↑ Michael Tsai, "Respected California surf pioneer Kit Horn", Honolulu Advertiser, April 4, 2010, .


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