“She Will Be Sorely Missed”: Community Left Heartbroken As ‘Stalwart in the Surfing Scene’ Passes Away

The surfing world is a breathing sport today due to the contribution of many stalwarts like Burke Haywood Bridgers, Jack O’Neil, and many others. These fatherly figures have worked hard to give surfing an identity as a world-famous sport today. It’s always tough to hear about the demise of these legends. On Monday, the industry lost another gem, Lynn Maisch. The passionate lady created her impact in an an-age old surfing competition. 

On May 26, the Facebook page, Surf Action reported about Lynn Maisch’s heart-breaking loss on May 22, 2023.  It penned down a heartfelt note for the legendary surfer, paying her much-deserved tribute.  

Lynn Maisch contributed to surfing for 40 years

On Monday, May 22, Lynn Maisch passed away due to an unknown illness. The Facebook page paid its tribute through a note that read, “She will be sorely missed, and thank you for all you did for surfing, Lynn. Our deepest condolences go out to the Maisch family during this difficult time. RIP Lynn.”

Addressing her as a “stalwart in the surfing scene”, the page explained that the surfing legend worked relentlessly for surfing. She was a prominent figure in the revolutionary Gunston 500, an iconic surfing championship that started in 1969. Being a chief contributor in that contest, Maisch also helped in paving the way for facilitating the South African community and female surfers to start surfing. 

Last year, Lynn was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the South African Masters Surfing Championship, for her relentless contribution to the field for 40 years. Needless to say, she was also an honorable member of the South African surfing community.

Lynn’s dedication and passion for the sport shall be missed forever. She has a huge family behind her that includes her children, nieces, and grandchildren, who will continue to cherish her memories. 

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The demise of every surfing legend is hurtful. The beginning of this year saw the loss of another great personality that left a particular community devastated. 

Marcio Freire of Maui died doing what he loved the most

47-year-old Marcio Freire was a star surfer belonging to the Maui community. However, on January 6, the surfer lost his life while surfing at Nazaré. He was riding high waves, when an encounter with one of them, took away his life. 

Nevertheless, his shocking demise left the Maui community absolutely devastated. “Unfortunately it is one of those things you can’t explain what happened. The only thing that comforts me is knowing he passed away doing what he loved,” expressed a fellow surfer from the community. Others also expressed saying, “he brought so much happiness” and “It’s tragic we lost such an amazing human” to the news channel MauiNow.

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Legends like Lynn Maisch and Marcio Freire have left a great legacy behind. They might not be there to work for the sport, but their beliefs will continue to guide the surfing community.