WA
678 posts
Sadly I only heard about Simon's passing at the weekend.
I can't believe anyone in WA has not posted anything, he was a one of the best guys I've met in windsurfing.
The sport in WA and many other places around the world owes a lot to Simon, he must have taught hundreds of people to sail.
He will be sadly missed by many.
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WA
4564 posts
That the Simon who used to teach for 2nd wind some few years back? If so, he taught me the basics
Sad to hear anybody go though what he did, hopefully he is now in a better place
QLD
7436 posts
Intimations of mortality... Life is too short for anything but loving and windsurfing.
WA
15105 posts
That's really sad to hear about Simon. I met Simon a few years back on a trip to Fiji and ended up going over to his hire centre at Safety Bay to see what the sailing was like and have been back to WA every year since. He was a nice bloke to be around and was a typical windsurfing person in that he was always stoked to sail and was happy to talk windsurfing with anyone.
He was a really genuine bloke and it is sad to hear that he won't be around anymore.
WA
6415 posts
i first met simon when he was working at 2nd wind sailboards.one of the friendliest guys i have met in this sport. must have helped hundreds of people alone in WA to get into this great sport.
shocked to hear of his death at so young an age.
always remembered.
WA
966 posts
Only heard recently too, terrible news. He was a great guy. God Bless.
WA
7608 posts
I can also say that he played a big part in helping me while learning to windsurf.
Rest in peace Simon.
WA
7733 posts
Best wishes to Simon and his family. Great people.
WA
23688 posts
So sad to hear of his passing. Simon was a great bloke, I saw him at the shop and at the river heaps a few years back, but only sailed with him once when he visited Esperance in about 2005-6 season. Had a ripper sesh that day, glassy, head high, 5 bottom turns per wave and we were the only two people out there. That was also the last time I saw him.
Great way to remember a mate.
NSW
385 posts
Can't believe it. Simon was awesome - so positive and a pleasure to be around. Huge loss to windsurfing. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
Stark reminder of what's important - doing the stuff you love with the people you love and not stressing over the small stuff. Every single sail is so precious.
