Surfer Mikala Jones Dead at 44 After Surfing Accident

Within the wake of Mikala’s passing, many from the browsing neighborhood took to social media to pay their respects, with 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater writing within the feedback part of Isabella’s publish, “Legend.”

Added Puerto Rican surf star Tia Blanco, “Your dad was one of many nicest people I’ve encountered within the sufing neighborhood. So unhappy to listen to this information. Sending you’re keen on & power. So sorry about this.”

In the meantime, photographer Nathan Myers penned his personal touching tribute, writing alongside photographs he took of Mikala, “Onerous to seek out the phrases right here… I am not able to say goodbye. I met Mikala 25 years in the past on my first Browsing Magazine editorial journey to Galapagos. I’d keep at his home on North Shore for years after, and shared among the greatest waves of my life with him at Rocky Level. Once we moved to Bali, we have been neighbors for a decade. You confirmed me the way in which.”

Nathan mirrored on their recollections collectively, including partially, “Our households grew to become entwined. Wives. Children. Buddies. Too many recollections to peel aside… all flooding again now.”

He continued, “I am grateful for our final time hanging out. That was a superb one. Browsing with the youngsters and sharing all-day sundown beers overlooking the pier in Oceanside and laughing so much. We have been trying ahead to extra adventures sooner or later. However now… effectively, we’ll carry you with us, brother. And we’ll be thankful for all the things we shared in these current tense moments collectively. What a legend you might be.”