Lovely Family of Surfers

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i was so happy to see the Matsuda-san family again! i’ve known them for so long that it felt like i was seeing my own family again. Kaito-kun 13 years old and all grown up. and looking like a fine young man.
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here is Kaito-kun about 5 years ago. so cute!
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Kaito-kun didn’t forget a thing! he only surfs in hawaii so he’s only been surfing with me. and watching his progress is so thrilling! 13 years old, size 28cm feet, and tall as me. omg, this kid is a tall good looking young man!
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Kaito-kun gets his height from his father. Matsuda-san is very tall and has a lot of energy. he surfed the whole afternoon while we were out.
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and caught some amazing long waves! perfect!
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then it was Sachiko-san’s turn. a very smooth and confident surfer. never forgets a thing and surfs like she surfs everyday in japan. but the thing is, she doesn’t. i still don’t understand how some surfers can improve without even surfing?
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Sachiko-san caught the longest and smoothest rides of the day. it was so fun to watch.
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i have a really close bond with this beautiful family.
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the reason why is we’ve known each other for very long. this is the first time i met when Kaito-kun was only 6 years old. i remember taking them to the west side and surfing some big waves! i’ll never forget that!
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and yesterday i got my first use of a selfie stick. perfect end to a perfect day! thank you to the Matsuda-san family for all the years of memories.

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