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Today was really tricky to find the right surf spot. \u00a0We arrived in the dark at Diamond Head to check what the ocean was doing. \u00a0Looked too small for the South shore and the North shore was supposed to be big. \u00a0So we decided to go North for some big wave action. ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GPTempDownload-12-800x450.jpg\")
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As we arrived, the waves looked a lot bigger than I thought. \u00a0The buoy readings were high so the waves were only going to get bigger. \u00a0Throughout the years, we’ve been practicing and practicing for a day like this. \u00a0I don’t think Nakahodo-san knew that we were going to surf Waimea Bay today. \u00a0But I teach everyone to be ready for anything at anytime. \u00a0And today was that time! \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GPTempDownload-14-800x450.jpg\")
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Paddling out and greeted by a nice rainbow. \u00a0Absolutely nobody else out so it was just us and the turtles. \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GPTempDownload-16-800x450.jpg\")
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I was really proud of Nakahodo-san today. \u00a0I didn’t know he was going to catch so many waves. \u00a0It was pretty big and very very powerful. \u00a0But he was super calm and caught some really nice waves. \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GPTempDownload-15-800x450.jpg\")
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Big smiles and a newborn big wave surfer.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/GPTempDownload-17-800x450.jpg\")
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It’s been a while surfing such powerful waves so taking off was so exciting! \u00a0I had a 7’4 and it still felt kind of short. \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-1-800x600.jpeg\")
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Decided to take the scenic route back to town. \u00a0Passing by beautiful power spots and enjoying the nature. \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5837-800x600.jpg\")
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The East side of the island is so beautiful. \u00a0I hope it stays like this forever. \u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-2-800x600.jpeg\")
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Ate lunch at my favorite Chinese restaurant near my house. \u00a0Roast duck, char siu, and ginger chicken plate. \u00a0It was delicious and I will be going there again very soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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