http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/vic-surfer-dies-hit-with-own-board/ar-BBBzv9o?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartanntp

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of the surfer who died.

Wow,that's 2 in 2 weeks,not good!...
RIP,mate!...

It was pretty small today and I vacillated about donning my Gath. I decided to wear it as all the times I have been hit in the head I was never planning it.

I normally wear it when its big ir crowded, but my head impacts - four or five over 35 years of surfing - have occurred in four foot or less waves.

Perhaps something we ahould all think about.

Very very sad for his family.

Terrible thing to happen and during a comp too, another kneelo brother shuffles off this mortal coil. RIP Des.