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1952: Early Stand-Up Paddleboarding Duo on Calm Acapulco Waters

1952: Early Stand-Up Paddleboarding Duo on Calm Acapulco Waters

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAcapulco, Mexico
  • Duration14s
  • Price$178 USD
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Early Stand-Up Paddleboarding Duo on Calm Acapulco Waters — Clip Details

1952: Early stand-up paddleboarding duo glides across calm ocean waters in Acapulco, Mexico. Two people balance on a single board, paddling in unison along the coastal shore. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a rare, pioneering water activity in a serene tropical setting. The footage showcases early recreational tourism and the natural beauty of Acapulco’s coastline, with soft sunlight reflecting on the water. A nostalgic glimpse into mid-century leisure and adventurous spirit, preserved in authentic retro film.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
66395044

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1650 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
mexico
Date
1952 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Acapulco, Mexico Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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