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June 17 at age 75 passed away in his sleep.
My Australian friend, Kiwi White. Longtime surfer and made his living flying a Cessna as a tuna spotter out of Port Lincoln, S. Australia. He was still surfing at age 75 - and left behind a legacy of travel and making new friends wherever he went. An ambassador of his country, his sport, and his family. On his last visit here during a July 4th, we took our longboards out at the end of my street and watched the fireworks while having a surf. You will be missed, my friend. Ride that big wave in the sky and I will see you when I see you..... https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...81&oe=5F139FC9 |
Aloha Baz,, beautiful pic and write up of your friend Kiwi.
Sorry for your loss, condolences to friends and family. If you insert his name and details in this song it would be fitting. https://allanthomas.bandcamp.com/track/the-longest-ride Your friend, Rich |
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Found a couple pics of Kiwi's last visit to my home here...... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1592594366.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1592594366.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1592594366.JPG http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1592594366.JPG He gave that Australian surfing banner to me before leaving. He had carried it with him around the world in his travels. It's hanging up in my living room as we speak. |
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Nice shot of Mark Foo at Rocky Rights ('78)......
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David and Corky.....Pipeline late 60's........
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Not surfing, but... interesting wave riding of sorts: https://imgur.com/gallery/GBlSCqD
Make it work with bigger waves and ya got something. :D |
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For guys in places that don’t really get waves (like Poland, where I’m told this was filmed) you make your own. With dynamite! ROFL!!!
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I grew up surfing HB Pier with those dudes along with Chris & Sam Hawk Corky's surf school is still happening. |
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Good friend of mine from way back runs a surf school here..... https://scontent.ftpa1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...45&oe=5F35F69E https://scontent.ftpa1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...66&oe=5F35059F |
RIP Derek Ho.....:(
After reportedly suffering a heart attack on Friday afternoon, North Shore icon Derek Ho passed away at 55 years old. Ho was Hawaii’s first world champion, a 4-time Triple Crown champ, and a 2-time Pipeline Master. Surfing achievements don’t come any more prestigious than that. In addition to such incredible achievements, Ho will be remembered for much more than his success in a jersey. He’ll be remembered for his big smile, his infectious energy, his colorful stories, his mentoring of multiple generations, and maybe most importantly, his prowess at Pipeline for more than three decades. <iframe width="958" height="539" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1ybvMnuoYZw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> |
Tonight I'll raise a toast to Derek Ho for his contribution to surfing and the great memories of his wave riding he's given to all of us.
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At the inlet today......who's got priority? :D
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Paddle out tribute to local waterman Bill Whatley.....ALS....went too soon... :(
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Pics from this morning here - taken by a friend, not me......
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Been getting some good surf here lately from the hurricanes.......this is from today - not me but a friend. We're pretty much all friends here...lol....
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Same day here at the inlet taken by the same photographer. No one knows who this guy is. Really nice timing on the photo and perfect positioning by the unknown surfer......
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Nice pic's Baz. The ones a bit earlier sure had a fast shutter speed. All credit to both photog's. As we know it's so hard to get a good surfing photo.
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