Love Seals

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only had an hour to surf today so thought i’d maximize my water time by getting out the fastest way possible. this way!

caught 3 sets in 30 minutes and i was done and happy. that one hour surf session was efficient, cheap, and very satisfying.

went back out this afternoon and saw the love seals on the beach.

i still remember the first time i dove 40′ in this menpachi hole. as i had a fish on my spear, i was backing out of the hole and once i turned around, i saw the biggest seal looking at me trying to steal my fish off my spear. i was making my way up slowly to the surface and he was circling me trying to take my fish. i will never forget that first encounter.

so stoked to take Tashiro-san out surfing this afternoon. he’s from Fukuoka so not really accustomed to big waves. well, this evening was huge! the hurricane brought the waves up and some sets were breaking outside by the red buoy. a great big wave experience for this young surfer. i’m sure he will never forget today!

another end to another hot day.

looking to see where i should go on my next vacation. already been to pretty much everywhere in this map including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. i’m kind of swaying towards the Philippines or Taiwan for now. or maybe Laos or Malaysia? so confusing. haha…

but if i don’t find a ticket or place to go, i’ll just go back to this secluded beach that’s not to far away. the plane or boat is leaving soon…

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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