Making Childhood Memories

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Now that the covid lockdowns are done, everybody is starting to come back to Hawaii.  Fujimoto-san and Kaito-kun were ready for Kaito-kun’s long awaited first surf!  

Kaito-kun was so brave.  He stood right up on his first wave and had the perfect style.  So cute!!!

He’s only 7 years old but I’ve known him for 8 years.  Does that make sense?  Yes, I met him when he was still in Mommy’s stomach.  

For me to see a kid smile like this on his very first surf session, it’s very rewarding.  This is how you get your kid to love surfing, and to love the ocean.  It’s way better than Disneyland.  

After Kaito-kun caught his fair share of waves, he waited on the beach patiently for Dad.  Such a good boy. 

This morning was super onshore and very challenging.  But Fujimoto-san is a very strong man so I wasn’t surprised to see him surfing so good.

There were only 2 other surfers out at Ala Moana today.  These are the days that make the strong even stronger. 

Thank you boys for the wonderful morning!  Welcome back to Hawaii and see you guys next year in the water!

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