In Pictures: US Ambassador Gets Surfing Lessons From 3x World Champion

3X WSL world surfing champion Mick Fanning is considered as one of the greatest surfers of all time with a career spanning over 15 years. After his retirement from the sport, Fanning became an ambassador for various environmental and social causes. Known for his ability to read the waves and adapt pretty quickly, Fanning has proved recently to be a great teacher as well.

Recently, US Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy was spotted taking surf lessons from the retired professional surfer. Fanning gave Kennedy a surf lesson during her visit to Queensland which is home to some of the best surf spots in Australia.

Caroline Kennedy takes surf lessons in Australia

Caroline Kennedy is known for her love of surfing and has been earlier spotted catching waves in various surf spots in Hawaii and Japan. According to a recent post uploaded on Instagram by the US Embassy of Australia, Kennedy took a surf lesson from 3X world champion, Mick Fanning. This was her first-ever visit to Queensland. 

Since retiring from professional surfing in 2018, Fanning has remained involved in the surf community and has focused on promoting ocean conservation and sustainability. He has continued to inspire and mentor young surfers around the world. Fanning also started his own surfboard company, MF Softboards. Kennedy and Fanning used the same board for their surf lesson as well. It must have been a great experience learning and surfing alongside a world champion. 

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This was not the first time Kennedy took it to the ocean. It seems like Kennedy has a deep love for the ocean and has been involved in many water-related activities. 

The Ambassador’s history with water

Caroline Kennedy, daughter of 35th US President, John F Kennedy, has had a long past when it comes to water sports. Back in 2017, after Kennedy left her post as an ambassador to Japan, she and her family went for a swim during their vacation to France. The family was spotted in the waves at St. Barts. 

Apart from this, she has been a vocal supporter of ocean conservation as well. During her time as the US Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017, she supported efforts to address the issue of marine debris and promote ocean conservation. She also participated in various water-related cultural events and activities during her time in Japan, such as visiting tsunami-hit areas and supporting programs to promote safe swimming and water sports.

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In addition, Kennedy has been a long-time supporter of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, which includes exhibits and collections related to the Kennedy family’s love of the ocean and water sports. The museum includes displays of the family’s sailing equipment and boats, as well as photographs and artifacts related to their time spent on the water.