Bobby Oldsman, 72, dies after wipeout at Tres Palmas
RINCON — Bobby Oldsman, a 72-year-old seasonal resident from Massachusetts who spent winters in Rincón for roughly 15 years, died following a wipeout at Tres Palmas on October 22, 2025, local witnesses and photographer Darren Muschett confirmed.
According to accounts from surfers on the scene and photos posted by Muschett, Oldsman lost consciousness after an impact — either with his board or the reef during a session in heavy swell. Fellow surfers pulled him from the water and he was taken to a hospital, where his death was later confirmed.
A photo of Oldsman in the Tres Palmas line-up was posted by local surf photographer Darren Muschett.
Photo credit: Darren Muschett / Instagram
Community and context
Oldsman was described in local accounts as a long-time winter resident who owned a home in the area and surfed Tres Palmas regularly during recent seasons. Local photographers and surfers were the primary sources for early information.
No further details about next of kin, an official cause of death, or an autopsy have been released publicly. Steepline News will update this report as more official information becomes available.
