Today, the surf world mourns the loss of icon and innovator, Mike Doyle, who reportedly passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning at 78. The best part, I was riding his wifes board that he loaned me! Mike Doyle is flat out one of the greatest all-around surfers there has ever been. CA License# 4001692 Carol J. Kramer. Mike died peacefully in his bed in the morning with his wife Annie at his side. He now wants to start entering surfing competitions. He was 78. The cause was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrigs disease, said his niece Jamie McCafferty. Michael Daniel Doyle, a surfer who rose to global fame in the 1960s for both his skill and his embodiment of the sports early carefree nature, died on Tuesday at his home in San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico. Skip Frye has not missed many surf days since he rode his first wave in 1958. He was 78. Margo Oberg (then Godfrey) won her first world championship in Puerto Rico at age 15. I have written about Mike before, and recently for that matter. We went to the contests together, went to Hawaii together. . He was just the epitome of what a surfer looked like, said Townend, who grew up admiring Doyle from his native Australia. Everyone wanted to surf like him, look like him, dress like him.. Joey Cabell was one of Mikes best friends and heros and he spoke about the great times theyd had surfing gargantuan waves and snowboarding in Colorado. and SANDRA E. GARCIA Even though it was expected his last months were very hard on both him and his wonderful wife, Annie it still came as very hard and sad news when he passed recently after just turning 78. Thank you for reading! The paddle out and Celebration of Life were held on June 3 at the Cabo Surf Hotel in San Jos Del Cabo, which is also home to the Mike Doyle Surf School. Mike Doyle's income source is mostly from being a successful . The one part that I never look forward too, however, is when it comes time to write about the death of a fellow surfer and friend. There was an error processing your request. Dabbling in the Shortboard Revolution with mate Nate Young, by the 70s, Doyles interests took him to other thrills. Michael Doyle, surfing champion of the 1960s, passes away at 78, By NIRAJ CHOKSHI Soon, Doyle was surfing regularly. Why am I writing this and why did I fly all the way to Los Cabos to attend? As a young teenager, Tim Bessell was already a surfboard shaper. Simply put I thought Mike was a great guy, who I considered a friend, and wanted to pay my respects by being there. In that first era of surfing, you represented your country, and he was one of the standouts, said Peter Townend, a former world surfing champion known as PT, who is a co-chairman of the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, Calif., which inducted Doyle in 2003. This slideshow was compiled by his family and friends as a tribute to a life well lived. There will also be a Surf Museum Exhibit. But it suited him. In Doyles world, surfing was fun. At that meeting we ended up doing the initial planning for an art show featuring, Mike Doyle, Wade Koniakowsky, and Josh Bowman at my real estate office in Del Mar. He was just the epitome of what a surfer looked like, said Townend, who grew up in Australia admiring Doyle. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Gotta join to talk shop. Doyle also brought a splash of color to the shoreline. A prominent feature in the surf world for well over half a century, Doyle was born in 1941, and first broke the salt water seal in 1954 when he paddled out in the South Bay . Don didnt get the Mustang back in the same condition it went out. She was born in 1945 to Benny and Kay Merrill. HERES HOW THE NEWS WAS REPORTED IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER: Probably no man alive has gone on more surf adventures than I have, yet I still havent had enough. The surfing world lost one of its best in Mike Doyle. By his 20s, he was amassing awards and fans around the world. Doyle was born near the coast in Lawndale, Calif., on March 7, 1941. He won paddleboard races, lifeguard events, was an innovator in surfing and lifeguard equipment and was the guy who developed the original mono ski, which would evolve into the snowboard. As a pro surfer and a surfboard designer Mike Doyle has earned a hall of fame reputation. (Courtesy of Surfing Heritage and Culture Center). They helped dictate everything from how we rode waves, to what we ate and wore. Today I would just like to lay down a few words about Mike and some memories that I can share with you. He wrote that his heart still leaped when he saw a car full of surfers going down the highway with a rack of surfboards. Roper continues to surf and run Joe Ropers Righteous Ding Repair with his family. Members of the public can meet Doyle as well as bid on silent auction items. The two surfers had something in common a passion for invention. At the center of the circle of surfers in the water was Mikes lovely wife, Annie, as well as Mikes longtime friend and self-described butler for the last 45 years, Jeff King. Michael Daniel Doyle, a surfer who rose to global fame in the 1960s for both his skill and his embodiment of the sport's early carefree nature, died on Tuesday at his home in San Jose Del Cabo,. Probably because of this, one of Garths remembrances about Mike was that he was dangerous to drive with. Don also talked about how Mike was such a creative thinker and was involved in the invention of surf wax through his company Surf Research. To see guys riding a wave was just dazzling to me, especially with the angle of the pier looking down and watching them, he said in an interview on the television show Swell Tales. You could see the trail and the track of water. In a move every surfer has considered at one time or another, when shit got too hectic in the US, Doyle kicked out, and in 1980 moved to San Jose Del Cabo to paint, create, surf and chill. He had a style. Sign Up, Three surfers break down the world of stunt work and detail what it's like to. I knew that was for me the first time I saw it.. But I dont look at it that way. He also won paddle races from Catalina to the mainland. I wish him success. A Woz rule change made in March gives past World Champs special treatment. A surfer's surfer if ever there was one, Doyle gracefully kicked out in his sleep last night at home on Gringo Hill in Mexico, with his loving wife, Annie, by his side. He was one of the first watermen of the modern era, and was struggling with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His starring role in the culture started when he finished third in the West Coast Surfing Championships in 1961, which set up a string of results around the world as surf contests were just starting to become a thing. Born in 1941 and raised in Lawndale, Doyle made his mark in the South Bay, then in North County San Diego, and by the early '60s on the international stage as one of surfing's greatest figures . He stayed in the water all the way to the end. Michael Daniel Doyle, a surfer who rose to global fame in the 1960s for both his skill and his embodiment of the sports early carefree nature, died at his home in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on Tuesday. In 1966, he was voted the top international surfer in Surfing magazines Hall of Fame Awards. Sales secrets revealed from 10 of the worlds biggest surfboard brands. Legendary 1941-2019. That is the very, very short version. (Courtesy of Doyle Surfboards) Mike also won many events in small surf and was a total all-around surfer and waterman. Michael Daniel Doyle, a surfer who rose to global fame in the 1960s for both his skill and his embodiment of the sport's early carefree nature, died at his home in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, on Tuesday. I have so many great memories of times we spent together that it would be hard to just lay down one or two. A. After Mike Hynsons co-starring role in The Endless Summer, he made a big acid splash through Rainbow Surfboards and his movie, Rainbow Bridge. He currently lives in Cabo San Lucas with his wife, Annie, where he works as an artist and a realtor. The Golden Era stylemaster, artist, and early pioneer of the soft board revolution is gone. He was about 13 when he discovered and fell in love with surfing, during a visit to nearby Manhattan Beach. Annie and Mike really know how to enjoy life to the fullest! Doyle, who had been battling ALS, was. He was the first to popularize the foamy craft and surf schools around the world should be forever indebted. Jeff King emceed the event and spoke first. He was a good-looking dude but was always self-conscious that he had a big nose, which he did. Its a beautiful day here in San Jose, the waves are perfect and we know Mike is in heaven with a smile, surfing an endless wave, his wife Annie wrote on his Instagram account. Its a magic board. Born in 1941, he grew up in Lawndale and caught his first wave at the Manhattan Beach Pier at age 13. He was 78. Stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs disease, Doyle died Tuesday at his home in San Jose del Cabo at the tip of Baja California, not far from the perfect curls that seemed to script his life. The only women whove beat her are full-time professional SUP racers! This is a quicky post to share a blog I wrote for Baja.com about a local female athlete whom I admire tremendously. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Doyle is survived by his wife, Annie Marie Doyle. Doyle, who had been battling ALS, was a champion, inventor, boardmaker an icon in the sport of surfing. As it turned out, I was watching him and Mickey Munoz be stand-ins in the surfing scenes. Sign In, Want to join? A few of the 80+ exclusive films and series we'll release this year. Winner, 1968 Duke Kahanamoku Contest. This time it is unfortunately one of the greatest surfers to ever set foot in the ocean and one of my lifetime best friends, Mike Doyle. You have to make the time to be there when the surf is good.. Live to surf, surf to live.. Last minute cyber-Monday deals sitewide! He was named the "Best Surfer in the World" by the SURFER magazine readers' poll two years in a row in 1964 . Doyle was a waterman and inventor being one of the best surfers in the world during the 50's and 60's winning a Duke Kahanamoku title and the West Coast Surfboard Championship. At first he rode the waves in an unconventional stance, leading with his right foot, known as goofyfoot among surfers and snow boarders. By age 15 Chris ORourke was on his way to the top. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. What Da Cat so fiercely railed against became one of surfing's most important foundations-and even if Dora didn't back up his words with real action, he. Your email address will not be published. Clip from Ira Opper's "Powerglide" and "Lon. The surf community lost a legend on Tuesday, April 30th, Mike Doyle. Photo by Mike Doyle, Selfie of the Doyles and me after a day of kiting. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. High near 65F. Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. While others won more awards, there was a sense in the Southern California surf community that Doyle stood as the soul of surfdom. . Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. I say its the person whos having the most fun, Doyle said in a series of interviews on Swell Tales, which aired on YouTube. After I met Mike on Mex 5 north of Cocos Corner during his friend Jeffs mechanical issue about four years ago, he had me meet him at his house a few months later to sign my late 60s Hanson 50/50 Doyle Designed 94 longboard, which Id bought in 1981 after watching Gidget. Mike Doyle (1941- 2019 ) (USA) Surf/paddle champion, innovator. Lots of it. He spent his later years as an artist in Mexico, at San Jose del Cabo, where he died. Just prior to the advent of the pro surfing tour in the mid 1970s there was a group of San Diego-based surfers who set the pace for the sport. Low 42F. In tandem surfing, he won both the United States and world championships in 1965. Indonesia photo by Harry the Boat Captain. He is not dating anyone. Did you know that more Hypto Kryptos sold in 2022 than any other year? Furthermore, she is so passionate about life and surfing her enthusiasm is infectious. Doyles life as a surfer started in 1954, while he watched South Bay icons Dale Velzy, Bob Hogans and Greg Noll ride waves at the Manhattan Beach Pier, according to an article in the Daily Breeze. Watch Kelly Slater he always looks where hes going. There, he has combined the functional craft of building surfboards with pop art and is currently making highly collectable surfboards featuring images by Andy Warhol. I love writing this column as it gives me the chance to wander all over the map on subjects that relate to fun, surfing, music and a lifestyle that has been great to me for a very long time. ORourke has been memorialized in articles and the 2012 book Child of the Storm by his friend, Kirk Aeder. Privacy Policy. 256 pages of the life and times of waterman Mike Doyle. highly collectable surfboards featuring images by Andy Warhol. This book is a must for the surfer boomer who grew up in the 50s and 60s and has the west coast change so much over the last 40 years. Mike Doyle today in front of his Cabo San Lucas home, 1993. In 1966, he was voted the top international surfer in Surfing magazines Hall of Fame Awards. His biggest competitive accomplishment came in 1968 when he won the Duke Kahanamoku Invitational. Doyle, who was inducted into the Surfers Hall of Fame in Hermosa Beach in 2013, noted then that his biggest memory was winning the Hermosa Beach annual surf festival contest and winning the tandem event and getting married all in the same day.. He also helped to create surf wax and a single ski, the Monoski, the seed for what would become the modern-day snowboard. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. Error! In talking with John Fries, while reflecting back on Mikes life and discussing Mickeys karma comments he simply said, he packed a lot of life into those 78 years.. Most people have to choose between money and freedom, and I made my choice a long time ago, he wrote in an excerpt of the book published in the San Diego Reader. https://www.youtube.com/embed/SCYnAfF4jMY. Mike Doyle. He was also a boardmaker, wax and a mono ski believed to be the forerunner of the snowboard. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Forever., At first he was an outcast, a boy from an inland city the flatlands, in surfer parlance and was derided and heckled. 2022 Discover Baja Travel Club - All rights reserved. At 50 years old, Mike Doyle height is 175 cm . After the paddle out, we all caught waves in. Who Is Mike Doyle's Wife? 2023 San Diego Reader. Why wouldnt you look where youre going? MY ADVENTURES WITH MIKE DOYLE WRITTEN BY: JOEY CABELL. Then, as surfing became more lucrative yet too corporate for some, Doyle moved to the tip of Baja and lived out a fantasy last chapter of his life. I love surfing and kiting with her and her hubbie we laugh our butts off and I learn so much from Mike. Doyle turned his attention to charity later in life, McCafferty said, and shared his passion for the ocean with underprivileged and handicapped children. The was later split off and became Wax Research. He was also a Manhattan Beach lifeguard in 1960 and 1961. Mike Doyle first put his feet on a board in 1953 when surfing was at best a cultish hobby shared by a handful of hardened, sun-blazed surfers. Perhaps his biggest contribution to the sport was the development of the first soft-board, with friend Tom Morey in 1974. The dude could do it all. Mike Doyle is flat out one of the greatest all-around surfers there has ever been, Corky Carroll, a former world surfing champion, wrote in a 2010 ode to Doyle in The Orange County Register. He signed with Op Sunwear in 1970 and started chasing the sun forever after. Mike Doyle, a waterman known for his big-wave prowess one of the original hot doggers died in his sleep early Tuesday morning, April 30. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. I really appreciated how real he was in our interactions and how he was always willing to share his knowledge. To get closer to the action, he dove into the water to retrieve lost surfboards and paddle them back to their owners. He couldnt reconcile Mikes incredible life and how he lived, with the karma of getting ALS. He also helped to create surf wax and a single ski, the Monoski, the seed for what would become the modern-day snowboard. Hes also a member of the Surfers Hall of Fame and Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, inducted to both in 2003, and the International Surfboard Builders Hall of Fame, where he was inducted in 2009. Morning Glass by Mike Doyle. 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