RIP Nolan - 5 years, gone but not forgotton

Today marks the anniversary of Nolan McSkimming's passing. RIP bru. Your bench at Millers watches over the waves every day, come rain or shine, offshore or onshore, flat or pumping. Nolan, an ex-PE local who moved over to San Diego, died of a heart attack whilst surfing at Tunnels, Kauai, Hawaii. The epitaph on his bench says it all "Be alive whilst you are alive." Nolan lived life to the fullest. Catch a wave for Nolan in your next session. Claim it, and go "Here's for you bro".

Best view in the house. Nolan and Pierre look out over Millers.

"Be alive while you are alive." Never a truer word spoken.

Found a small copy of the Koran lying on his bench this morning. Pages flapping in the wind.

Catch a wave for Nolan next time you're out at Millers

Nolan and his daughter Rylee in Hawaii

Nolan soaring. Image Brian Howell

Nolan lived in PA for a while. The Kowie board-riders paddling out in memory of a brother lost.

Pearson's all conquering team from '91. Top from left: Nolan McSkimming, Bobby Ellis, Jason and Adin Erlank, Bryan Moulang. Bottom from left: Donovan Rabie, Ralph Moulang, Arno Lane, JP Degoumois, Bruce Rabie.