Surf, Dolphin Swim, Fried Kole, Poke Squid, and Waterwomen!

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Today we decided to take a full day on the boat looking for surf and clean water.  It didn’t take too long to find both.

I pulled up to a spot I haven’t surfed in 30 years, told the girls to go figure out how to surf it.  They worked together and ended up having a great time.  Perfect chest high waves and nobody around.  All I could hear was their laughter after each wave.

Since the water was crystal clear, we decided to spearfish.  These girls could barely swim when I first met them.  Now they are so connected to the ocean that they can do anything ocean related.

It’s so rewarding to see the progress.  These girls transformed into Waterwomen!

This is the best eating fried fish in Hawaii.  An island favorite!

It’s illegal to swim with dolphins, but it’s not illegal if dolphins swim with you.  We were diving and all of a sudden this pod of dolphins swam right up to us.  It was an amazing moment!  I looked into their eyes and they were so happy.  Both the girls and the dolphins.

The girls can free dive and spear fish.  And they both feel more connected to the ocean than ever.  I was so proud of them today!

*we also got tako and some beautiful shells!

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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