Proximity to the North Shore’s most intense wave zone ensured Mikala, along with his brother Daniel and sister Malia, were raised on a steady diet of heavy water and throaty barrels. From the family home overlooking Rocky Point you could almost rope swing off a tree limb into the lineup. Jones grew up in Hawaii and was the the son of a dentist – his dad ‘Dr Jones’ was also an accomplished surfer and surf photographer who wanted his kids to have every opportunity to ride good waves. “I don’t know that I can think of a more inspirational surfer.” (Photo: Jason Childs) He really did,” insists Childs, who had also been a good friend and was obviously shaken by the news. At a time when magazine coverage still came with meaningful sponsorship incentives and major bragging rights, Childs shot multiple mag’ covers of Mikala and filled the pages of surf publications around the world with his exploits. He was 44 and amongst family, surfers, friends and fans there is a profound sense that a surfer with an air of immortality and an uncanny knack for handling heavy, on edge situations, has ridden his last wave far too soon.Īustralian photographer Jason Childs was behind the lens to capture many of Mikala’s finest surfing moments.
Jones was surfing in the Mentawai islands when he severed a femoral artery and died from blood loss. By now many of you are aware that Mikala Jones passed away after a tragic surfing accident on the weekend.
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