How to make a Champion?

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i heard a little girl in the back telling her Mom, “i want to give Seth a lei, please come with me.” then the little shy girl gave Seth a lei and said “congratulations.” it was so cute!

and being the cool kid Seth his, he give the little girl a big hug. if you know Seth, you will know this kid has a heart of gold.

the Moniz family has been sponsored by Billabong for the past 15 years. it’s more than a sponsorship, it’s a family relationship. now it’s Seth’s turn to show Billabong and the world what this Hawaiian/Japanese can do!

my sister had a few words on her own. always thankful for all the support from family and friends. i already blocked some of my 2019 schedule to go watch Seth surf some WCT’s around the world! see you there!

standing room only. it was a night for Seth, and it was a night for Hawaii. i know so many Hawaiians will be cheering for Seth next year. and lots of Japanese too!

speaking of another kid that has big dreams, look at Shunsuke-kun! he made it all the way to the quarter finals in the All Japan Student Championship! i’m so proud of him!

all those days of boot camp must have worked because Shunsuke-kun is surfing way better than before! awesome!

and 2nd place in another contest in Miyazaki? it won’t be long until this kid wins a contest! good job Shunsuke-kun, see you in Hawaii later this month for more boot camp training!

i did some boot camp training with Oogane-san this morning at Bowls. the waves were perfect and you wouldn’t believe how good he got! another reborn surfer!!!

*foiled Diamond Head this afternoon and had the time of my life! my foil is going faster and getting looser. and i’m feeling so high right now!!! good happy night!

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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