Year - old surfer had many years ' experience riding big waves , business partner says . Witness surmises that Kirk ##patrick burst out in the wipeout and lost consciousness . A Coast Guard cutter and helicopter searched for Passmore ##s .
32-year-old surfer had many years ' experience riding big waves , business partner says . Witness surmises that Kirk Passmore burst eardrum in the wipeout and lost orientation . A Coast Guard cutter and helicopter searched for Passmore Wednesday .