I was out there on my own last Friday morning while 2 others surfed Huzzas. I love that wave. Sick SUP wave. After about an hour of over head high sickness, Rob (the bloke who saw the attack from his balcony and rushed down there to begin CPR) paddled out to join me. He was interested in my board. He couldnt believe how loose it looked for a 9'8 on the wave.
This morning I got a call from my brother in law who lives in Margs telling me of Nicks death. My brother in laws, sister in law was watching her son surf Huzzas from the carpark when it happened. She also helped with CPR.
From having just been there and knowing a few people who were directly involved with his rescue has really hit it home for me. The community spirit down there is amazing. Lets hope this kind of spirit continues to spread on and off the water. We all love the ocean and its power which draws us in. Ive always felt a sense of connection to it wether Im surfing, windsurfing or stand up paddle surfing.
Rest in peace Nick and I hope to feel your presence on the water next time Im out there
Sad news and a harsh reality. They say you have more chance of getting struck by lightning then being attacked by a shark, but it still sucks when it happens
This place has a lot of significance my best mate lost his father here in the Gracetown cliff tragedy and .our friend lost her sister on the same day, I have been to many memorial events here on glassy awesome days not thinking such tragedy could strike again 
