Another Close Encounter with Nature

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yesterday was a big challenge for Rikita-san and Toshimi-san. they both wanted to learn how to cutback and after a few visual lessons on the beach, they were doing cutbacks. yes, it’s that easy! Toshimi-san never thought she could short board, but here she is short boarding!
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Rikita-san caught some nice ones early in the morning.
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and yes, this is how you do a cutback! perfect!!! i could tell how stoked Rikita-san was after he completed his first cutback.
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more waves, more stoke!
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happy shakas for happy surfers.
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everyday there’s been rainbows. makes everyone so happy.
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then a rare sighting of a hawaiian monk seal. came pretty close to Rikita-san! so stoked to see this almost extinct seal coming back strong.
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if you see one of these while you’re in the ocean, you can say you’re pretty lucky.
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the west side was so hot! 33 degrees C and super strong sun rays.
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but a definite must see place to visit. just be careful for somebody stealing your car when you go out to take a photo. haha.

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