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I've always been intrigued by the details surrounding the disappearance of Mark Lindsey Bachelder and his friend David Hesterlee. One thing that stands out to me is Mark's distinctive bright yellow surfboard with "Sunshine" and the Indian on a horse design. It's such a unique board, and back in 1974, there weren't too many designs that stood out this much. Has anyone ever thought about the possibility of this surfboard washing up somewhere along the Gulf Coast and going unreported all these years? I feel like if such a distinctive board was found, it must have been noticed by someone, right? It's strange how neither the boards nor any other clues have ever been found. It makes me wonder if there's more to this mystery than just them being lost at sea. Anyone else have thoughts on this angle?
Does anyone have more details on Mark Lindsey Bachelder's surfboard—the one with "Sunshine" and an image of an Indian on a horse? It seems like such a unique and noticeable board, especially in a tight-knit surf community. There must be surfers or collectors who might’ve come across it, even years later. Sometimes these kinds of things resurface in the strangest places. Maybe someone has stumbled upon it but didn't know its significance? Maybe someone in the Freeport area, or even further along the coast, has some old photos or stories from that time? Anyone with connections to surfers from the 70s era might want to reach out. It could be a long shot, but it's worth talking about.
Has anyone ever considered the possibility that the surfboards themselves could have drifted far ashore in a different location? I remember reading about ocean currents in that area being pretty tricky. Given the bright yellow surfboard with “Sunshine” on it and the Indian on a horse, you’d think it would stand out. Do locals or old-timers in coastal towns further down the Gulf ever mention finding boards that were washed up ages ago? Could be a long shot, but maybe someone might have kept one thinking it was abandoned or lost during a storm. Always hope for new clues or a fresh angle to explore after all these years.