About:

In the wake of the profound loss of a local man, Liam Schumacher, known affectionately as Shoey, to suicide, we are compelled to honour his memory and legacy in a meaningful way.

Event guide:

Liam's passion for surfing was palpable, it was more than just a pastime, but a deeply ingrained part of his identity and spirit. Through 'Few for Shoe',we seek to pay tribute to Liam's love for the ocean and his fearless approach to life. His fondness for riding single fins in an era dominated by conventionality exemplified his adventurous and unconventional nature. The loss of Liam to suicide in May of 2023 shook our community to its core. As a husband, brother, son, father, friend, and dedicated surfer, his absence created a void that will never be filled. Yet, from this tragedy emerged a collective determination to confront the mental health challenges that claimed his life.

We invite local board rider’s clubs to enter their team along with entering surfers into the pool to be utilised within the wild card team. We also invite individual surfers to enter for the to participate in Liam’s legacy event: the Single Fin Shred. Team confirmations will be sent to your board riders club along with if any wild card surfers from your club have been selected after the closing date of 29th June 2024.

Wild Card pool will be charged upon confirmation and acceptance into the wild card team.

This event is 100% not-for-profit and all funds raised will be put directly back into the community to continue the fight to put an end to suicide.