Greatest Advice of a Lifetime

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Malcom was on the beach early this morning so we paddled out together.  I took my time and before I even close to getting out, I saw him riding a set already.  And of course, smiling all the way.  

Carter pushing his shortboard to the limit.  Protected by a Dove Wetsuit long sleeve rashguard.  Good equipment, smart man.

This girl has been surfing for a little over 4 years now.  Started off on a longboard and now riding a 6’0 and surfing with style and flow.  

Did you see the clouds this morning?  OMG, it was amazing.  So was Deco-san’s surfing!  

Tokura-san and I were supposed to go on a surf trip to Taiwan last month.  But because of the earthquake, we cancelled and now we’re on a surf trip in Hawaii.  Surfing everyday and enjoying the slow life.   Everything happens for a reason.

I’ll never forget the day 32 years ago when I told Tokura-san in Japan, “I’m going to become a salaryman in Tokyo.”  His reply was “No you’re not.  You’re a surfer.”  He was absolutely right!  The greatest advice of a lifetime.

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。
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