A charismatic and gifted friend of the global surfing community.

ALOHA SHMOO 1969–2020

Funeral Service

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Due to Covid-19 restrictions and in recognition of his global circle of family & friends, the memorial service of John Shimooka will be live streamed on this site.

Date & Time

Australia*: Tuesday, December 1 2020 1.00PM (AEDT)
Hawaii*: Monday, November 30 2020 4.00PM (HST)
* Live stream to begin 10 minutes prior to service.

Locations

Wanda Surf Club, Cronulla NSW, Australia: Private service.

Australian Gatherings:
Elouera Surf Club, Cronulla NSW
Queens Wharf Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Rainbow Bay Surf Club, Gold Coast QLD

Spreading of Ashes

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Date & Time

Australia

Cronulla: Saturday, December 12, 12:12pm (AEDT)

North Narrabeen: Saturday, December 12, 12:12pm (AEDT)

Hawaii

Saturday, December 12 2020 TBC (HST) - To be organised by Shmoo’s ohana.

Paddle Out during the NSW Central round of the Nudie Australian Boardriders Battle.

Place: "Big Rights”, Ala Moana Park
Time: 10:30am
Parking: Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park, or Kewalos.

Due To Covid-19 restrictions please follow protocols
Mask on land, no mask needed when in ocean
When we arrive to “Big Rights” surf spot please head into the ocean for talk stories and try not to gather or congregate on the beach
No ceremony on the beach. The gathering will be in the line up. Please arrive around 10am and try to be in the line up at 10:30am
Everyone will meet in the line up at "Big Rights".
To comply with Covid-19 protocols, we request that all attendees paddle out into the line-up on boards rather than a boat/canoe, etc.
Feel free to bring flowers to spread and share to celebrate for Shmoo!