RIP Sean Collins

Discussion in 'Global Surf Talk' started by SI_Admin, Dec 26, 2011.

  1. Dec 26, 2011 #1
    SI_Admin

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    Sean Collins, founder of Surfline, has been reported dead this evening.
    Sean was the pioneer of modern surf forecasting for surfers. He is undoubtedly a legend in the surf world.

    Condolences to his family.
     
    SI_Admin, Dec 26, 2011
    SI_Admin, Dec 26, 2011
  3. Dec 26, 2011 #2
    staystoked

    staystoked Well-Known Member

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    Wow...was it natural causes ? he contributed a lot to swell forecasting.
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2011 #3
    meatloaf

    meatloaf Well-Known Member

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    was he tweeked out or what?
     
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  6. Dec 27, 2011 #4
    MFitz73

    MFitz73 Well-Known Member

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    Heart attack listed as cause in article I read.
     
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  7. Dec 27, 2011 #5
    Stayabovetheweather

    Stayabovetheweather Well-Known Member

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  8. Dec 27, 2011 #6
    kribenza

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    r.i.p... sad day.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2011 #7
    MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

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    One thing in life is a certainty for ALL of us- Death. So make the most of your time while you have it don't waste it.
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2011 #8
    ECboarder

    ECboarder Well-Known Member

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    RIP... one of the most influential people in surfing
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2011 #9
    mOtion732

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  12. Dec 27, 2011 #10
    Erock

    Erock Well-Known Member

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    Damn. Godspeed Sean
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2011 #11
    Gfootr

    Gfootr Well-Known Member

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    Very Sad... surf on Sean.
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2011 #12
    dsull

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  15. Dec 28, 2011 #13
    252surfer

    252surfer Well-Known Member

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    RIP Sean. The predictions won't be as good without you.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2011 #14
    Ryan7

    Ryan7 Well-Known Member

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    The guy was passionate about the science behind the surf as much as the surf itself, and made a livelihood out of it. A little tribute for him from today's SSE swell. RIP Mr. Collins. Always enjoyed reading your articles on the mechanics that come into play when riding waves at particular spots.

    http://vimeo.com/34313705

    Ryan
     
    Ryan7, Dec 28, 2011
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