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chrisg
Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 893 |
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Topic: Nick Dewhirst Posted: 21 Jul 13 at 4:52pm |
Our paths only crossed once but I know he worked hard for all cat sailors.
My thoughts are with his family and friends. |
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Sprint Bob
Far too distracted from work Joined: 17 Jan 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 314 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Jul 13 at 8:19am |
Nick was a real mover and shaker. He had an enthusiasm and energy in everything he did and particularly for all things catamaran. He was a major force behind the reinstatement of a catamaran class at the Olympics for 2016. He enjoyed life and did everything with a twinkle in his eye which was infectious. He was always able to get willing volunteers to help in any endeavour he was engaged in.He was a genuine nice guy and a gentleman
He will be sorely missed by many........
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Sprint Bob
Far too distracted from work Joined: 17 Jan 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 314 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 13 at 5:32pm |
Sissy has informed us that Nick's funeral will take place on Friday 2 August at 3.20 at Barham Crematorium, Canterbury Road (A260), Barham, near Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6QU.
and afterwards mourners are invited to meet at Whitstable Yacht club for a drink. All Nick's friends are welcome.
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simonmgreece
Newbie Joined: 20 Nov 09 Location: Greece Online Status: Offline Posts: 3 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 13 at 12:22pm |
Hours spent campaigning together for the return of the Olympics, Nick was tireless (and extremely amusing) in his efforts and we can all be grateful for having known him. RIP Nick, you'll be greatly missed. Simon, Varvara and the whole Wildwind team
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Stuart O
Really should get out more Joined: 22 Jul 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 514 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 06 Aug 13 at 8:29pm |
I attended the funeral on Friday and can inform all that it was extremely well attended, so much that it was standing room only inside and outside. Although a sad event it was good to see so many people from all aspects of Nicks life showing their respects.
Nick will be missed. |
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Sprint Bob
Far too distracted from work Joined: 17 Jan 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 314 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 13 at 10:26am |
This is what we are doing in the Sprint 15 Class to remember Nick.
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a_dowley
Far too distracted from work Joined: 08 Dec 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 203 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 13 at 10:30am |
The Dewhist Award was presented this weekend at the UKCRA Junior Catamaran Championships.
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oz man
Far too distracted from work Joined: 26 Apr 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 247 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 13 at 2:13pm |
Nice touch sprint bob
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shadeux
Groupie Joined: 06 Feb 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 77 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 13 at 2:29pm |
A worthy tribute, Sprint Bob
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