A New Beginning

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a few days ago i met one of the most shyest kids i’ve ever met. now, the kid isn’t shy anymore. it amazes me how surfing can bring out the best in a person of any age. just take a look at these photos and it will make your day!
when we were surfing, i seen 2 manta rays playing on the outside. we paddled out and watched it swim right under us. Masamune-kun told me “i’ve only seen manta rays at the aquarium.” hey kid, welcome to natures free aquarium!
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i let Masamune-kun use one of Kelia Moniz’ surfboard. when i told him she was the world champion, he couldn’t believe it.
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and i still can’t believe he caught a wave all by himself and rode it all the way in. Kelia’s board is super narrow and thin and is built for high performance surfing so even i have a hard time paddling it. now, Masamune-kun is the new owner of this one of a kind surfboard that thousands would die for.
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who’s shy? not this kid!
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when i first seen this photo, i had tears of joy in my eyes. you just have to love this kid!
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if you don’t think surfing can change a persons life for the better, think again!

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