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Kite surfers and community members joined a moving paddle out at Small Bay, Bloubergstrand, to honour the life of local kite surfer Graham Howes (38), whose body was recovered at sea last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tribute came just days after an extensive multi-agency search ended in tragedy when Howes\u2019 body was found offshore between Bloubergstrand and Dassen Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A life lost at sea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Howes disappeared on Sunday 7 September, after launching from Eden on the Bay for a solo kite session. When he did not return by late afternoon, his family raised the alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His kite and board were located on Monday morning, and later that day a private yacht assisting in the search recovered his body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), together with Metro Rescue, diving units, fishing vessels, and volunteers, coordinated the search. Neighbourhood-watch groups, coast watchers, and fellow kite surfers also played a vital role in shoreline patrols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NSRI spokesperson Craig Lambinon commended the effort, saying: \u201cFamily, friends, coast watchers, neighbourhood-watch groups and the local kite-boarding community assisted tirelessly with shoreline searches. We commend the extensive efforts by all involved that helped bring closure for the family.\u201d
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Tribute on the water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Small Bay paddle out brought together fellow kite surfers, friends and supporters, with dozens forming a circle in the ocean to celebrate Howes\u2019 life. Flowers were placed in the water as a symbol of remembrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One fellow surfer, James Ryland, said: \u201cGraham wasn\u2019t just an incredible kite surfer, he was the kind of person who lifted everyone around him. Today was about celebrating that energy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another participant, Lindy Morris, added: \u201cOut here, on the water he loved, we felt connected to him one last time. It\u2019s the way he would have wanted us to say goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many, the event was also about the strength of the local community. Kyle Slade, a kite surfer, said: \u201cThis is what makes our community special. In times of heartbreak, we come together, just as we did when searching for him.\u201d
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Family asks for privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Howes\u2019 family has expressed deep gratitude to the public for their support during the search and the tribute, but has asked for privacy as they grieve their loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flames of sunset framed the tribute as the community gathered for Howes. PHOTO: Harry Morris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Family, friends, and fellow surfers share a final farewell on the water Howes loved. PHOTO: Harry Morris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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