Hawaiian Lifestyle: Boy to Men

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8 years ago i took this little kid surfing for the first time in his life.

8 years later, i took this big kid surfing for the second time in his life.

smiling at 9 years old.

and smiling at 17 years old.

i couldn’t believe Yuto-kun stood up on his first wave today and rode every one after perfectly!  he didn’t forget anything!

as a coach, this is probably the best reward ever.  to see a little kid grow into a happy fine young man.  Yuto-kun remembered everything that happened 8 years ago and i’m sure he will remember everything today.  we had so much fun in the ocean and i hope we can do this forever!

at 8 years ago, Yuto-kun had a dream which was to live in Hawaii.  well, he’s going to high school here and has been living his dream.  now he speaks English, now he has more friends, and now he’s grown into a fine young man.  this Hawaii experience is going to teach this kid priceless things in life.  i’m so excited for his future!  thank you Yuto-kun for the wonderful morning, and thank you Yagi-san for letting me experience these precious memories with your son.  i’m so happy!

KIRBY FUKUNAGA
ハワイで生まれ育ち、プロサーファー、フォイラー、スキンダイバー、カメラマンの肩書きを持ち、ウォーターマンとして、海で多くの時間を過ごし、海から多くのモノをもらいながら生活しています。彼が伝えようとしていることは、海がある生活は僕らを豊かにしてくれるということ。そして、自分だけではなく、いろいろなことをみんなにシェアし、人生を楽しむということ。現在は、ハワイでプライベートサーフィンガイドを主催。
カービー福永のハワイサーフィンガイド
https://go-naminori.com/kirbyhawaiisurfingguide