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Passing Time

77-Year-Old Kitesurfer Proves You’re Never Too Old to Fly

Meet 77-year-old kitesurfer David Cummings, a retiree who hasn’t slowed down one bit. After his wife passed away unexpectedly, Cummings decided to… more
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77-Year-Old Kitesurfer Proves You’re Never Too Old to Fly
Passing Time

77-Year-Old Kitesurfer Proves You’re Never Too Old to Fly

  • Kiteboarding
  • Surfing
  • Aging
Meet 77-year-old kitesurfer David Cummings, a retiree who hasn’t slowed down one bit. After his wife passed away unexpectedly, Cummings decided to embrace the joys of life. One of the ways he does that is by hitting the surf with his kiteboard.

Filmmaker James Callum on Instagram
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77-Year-Old Kitesurfer Proves You’re Never Too Old to Fly
Passing Time

77-Year-Old Kitesurfer Proves You’re Never Too Old to Fly

Meet 77-year-old kitesurfer David Cummings, a retiree who hasn’t slowed down one bit. After his wife passed away unexpectedly, Cummings decided to embrace the joys of life. One of the ways he does that is by hitting the surf with his kiteboard.

Filmmaker James Callum on Instagram
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