I am sorry to hear it - that is a pretty cool tribute & a sure bet he'd be stoked with that little champion cheers !

Sad news Chrispy. Is that the older fella who shreds and is a life guard up your way ?

www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/nocookies?a=A.flavipes

I still feel numb about this too after Chrispy rang and let me know yesterday, I'd only been with Macca last week picking up a board he'd repaired for me, and we'd arranged to catch up for some nose riding lessons once the large swell died down.

Macca was always quick with a big 'Vanderrrrs' anytime we met, he was an absolute champion in the true sense of the word both in his ability as a surfer and as a genuinely good bloke, always quick to pass on tips and encourage people while never expecting anything in return.

He always spoke highly of you Chrispy and often said how much he enjoyed spending time with you and your sense of humour.

A huge loss to the sport, his family, to his mates especially SDR and as an ambassador to Clearwater Surfboards.

RIP buddy and condolences to his family.

Ted the Kiwi said..
Sad news Chrispy. Is that the older fella who shreds and is a life guard up your way ?

not that old Ted...51...way to young....I did not know him....knew he was a damn good surfer though....condolences to his friends and family

arkgee said..

Ted the Kiwi said..
Sad news Chrispy. Is that the older fella who shreds and is a life guard up your way ?

not that old Ted...51...way to young....I did not know him....knew he was a damn good surfer though....condolences to his friends and family

Yes indeed - poorly written. But what I meant he was not an 18 yr old shredder !

Well said LL - I am well over due myself. Thanks for the reminder.

macca was one of the few guys that would have me feeling and surfing like a kook when he came out surfing such was my regard for his ability on longboards

Spewing i wont have the funny bastard dropping in on me at kirra, giggling and howling as he does

Such a legend!!!!! In and out of the water

Rock on everyone and enjoy the ride

Just like Mac

Although I never met Macca I got a small sense of all the people he influenced when I logged onto FB this morning and Aussie friends of mine who live in Canada were all writing little tributes about how much he touched them in their lives in and out of the water.

never met him but saw him surf...super cruisy , stood out ... very sad

I see there was an article in todays bulletin. worth a read.


greg tilley himself suffered a heart attack months after my episode. I had a bloke on know who rang me to two months ago say he had a heart attack ski paddling up the ck- was asking me about rehab.

we are the lucky ones. have a heart attack out in the water and your chances aren't good


my doctor told me heart attacks are on the rise for men over forty from many different backgrounds fitness levels and lifestyles and they don't quite know why.


guys what have been athletes all there lives are at just as much rise as anyone it seems.


macca will be missed

RIP Macca.
I didn't know you but sounds like you are a legend and will be sadly missed. Way too young at 51.

Been speaking with GT and Vanders,who's attending Sunday? I arrive home at 5 am tomorrow just sorting things out.

Macaha said..
Been speaking with GT and Vanders,who's attending Sunday? I arrive home at 5 am tomorrow just sorting things out.

whats on sunday mac

Macaha said..
Paddle out at the alley think 8 or 8.30 mate double check with the boys about to set sail for the airport

yep mac. vanders posted a vid in another thread I think...its more of a fun surf comp...so many party waves and cookery will be going on followed by a sausage sizzle. if your on the goldy get out and have a wave with us yeeeeeooooow