Fred Hemmings

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  • Contributing Political Editor, Honolulu Magazine (1991–1992)
  • Co-Author, "Illustrated Surfing Encyclopedia", Japan (1979)
  • Author, "Surfing, Hawaii's Gift to the World" (1977)
  • Weekly Columnist, Honolulu Star-Bulletin (1966)
  • Author, Local Boy: A Memoir (2017)

    • Relatives

    Fred Hemmings has four children: son Heath, Daughters Meaghan and Kaui, step son Gordon and seven grandchildren Trevor, Merrick, Hanna, Eleanor, Leo, Talcott, and Kiera. The Descendants was written by daughter Kaui Hart Hemmings. [9]

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    2. ↑ "Surfing Surfing-a-z Articles: Latest Surf Surfing-a-z News, Videos, & Photos at Surfline".
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    Fred Hemmings
    Fred Hemmings.jpg
    Hemmings in 2018, discussing his book Local Boy: A Memoir
    Member of the Hawaii Senate
    from the 25th district
    In office
    January 2001 –December 2010
    Achievements
    Preceded by International Surfing Association Men's World Surfing Champion
    1968    		Succeeded by
    Party political offices
    Preceded by Republican nominee for Governor of Hawaii
    1990     		Succeeded by
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