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RIP Alva Dave

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Created by Mirena Yesterday, 4 May 2026
Mirena
QLD, 8 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 9:13AM
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RIP Alva Dave
Gone but never forgotten.
David passed away on Friday night after a battle with cancer.
He was an incredible naturally talented sailor who touched so many with his kindness and generosity in the windsurfing/water sports community giving his time, assistance, advice, support and in some instances equipment.
Knowing Dave made me not just a better sailor but a better person, his loss will be felt deeply.
Love you always.

GEOFF RINGE
QLD, 45 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 9:22AM
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RIP my good friend, so lucky to have you as a mate, a sad loss to windsurfing.

Tardy
5328 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 7:53AM
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So sorry to hear this R.I,P Dave .we will miss you at Burrum .loved your lay back nature ,and a super fast GPS racer .❤️my condolences Mirena .

sboardcrazy
NSW, 8320 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 9:58AM
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Mirena said..
RIP Alva Dave
Gone but never forgotten.
David passed away on Friday night after a battle with cancer.
He was an incredible naturally talented sailor who touched so many with his kindness and generosity in the windsurfing/water sports community giving his time, assistance, advice, support and in some instances equipment.
Knowing Dave made me not just a better sailor but a better person, his loss will be felt deeply.
Love you always.


Sorry to hear this. Best wishes.

Skyline
NSW, 18 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 10:01AM
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RIP Dave. So talented, I always remember him on the 89FF 7.0 just going nuts the only thing he struggled with was trying to come in, his power to weight ratio was amazing. Before my first trip to Burrum I asked for his advice he sat down in the sand drew pictures and spent so much time with me explaining all he knew about the place, which took a while. The first ever 40 at the train was from Alva Dave so impressive not forgotten.

ka72
QLD, 585 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 10:48AM
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Such sad news. So sorry for your loss Mirena. He was such a talented windsurfer always impressive to watch at Burrum. I'll remeber him as a kind gentle softly spoken
person who never had a bad word to say. One of the long time windsurfing legends who will be missed by many. RIP Dave

tonyk
QLD, 620 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 12:34PM
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Dave was such a talented and gifted sportsman who also had amazing practical thinking and hands on trade skills. Despite always being one of the best in anything he did he stayed humble to the core and earned high respect from anyone who was lucky enough to know him on his life journey.
He will be sorely missed RIP Dave.
Merena our thoughts are with you.

firiebob
WA, 3182 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 11:44AM
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Sorry for your loss Mirena 😞
I had heard of Dave and how good he was many years before I finally got to meet him, such a really nice guy and a true legend.
RIP Dave

westhammer
WA, 507 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 1:54PM
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So sorry to hear this Mirena, he was a lovely man and glade i had the pleasure to meet him and have a few chats.Stay strong and thoughts are with you Mirena

SeanV
QLD, 6 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 6:29PM
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Such a special person and will be sadly missed, thanks for being a part of Myself and Jayden's lives RIP Mate

spanishwog
QLD, 128 posts
Yesterday , 4 May 2026 7:15PM
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Such a nice genuine bloke. The free advice with a friendly smile was afforded to anyone that wanted to listen. We could all take a lesson from Dave's way!
RIP
Thoughts are with you Mirena.



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