New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Dave Ovington dies
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Dave Ovington dies
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12345>
Author
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
mike lennon View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 30 Mar 05
Location: Philippines
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2 		Post Options Post Options   Quote mike lennon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Dave Ovington dies
    Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 3:00am
I will miss Dave he was a great, great man always, had a smile and always
wanted to help. He put high performance Skiff sailing on the map in the
UK and as a result made my life the richer for it. And without doubt one
of the finest boat builders in the world.

My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

He will be deeply missed.
mike lennon
Back to Top
StephenSails View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 17 Oct 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2 		Post Options Post Options   Quote StephenSails Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 9:54pm

Originally posted by IanW

A sad day for the sport.


http://www.ybw.com/auto/newsdesk/20050229114534ywnews.html

Not a good day at all, at least he leaves a successful legacy for us to remember him by.  
URL]
http://www.yachtinguniverse.com [/URL]
Back to Top
Giblets View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 17 Dec 04
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 7 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Giblets Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 8:53pm

To a great mate, a privilage to have sailed with him, devistation to have lost him.

Graeme Oliver

Musto Skiff GBR 161
Graeme
Back to Top
davidyacht View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 29 Mar 05
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1345 		Post Options Post Options   Quote davidyacht Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 8:34pm

Dave was a gentleman both on and off the water and always had time for anyone, regardless of their status.  He was a pleasure to do business with and always sought perfection.  He and the late Chris Benedict kicked off the current generation of skiff style dinghies, for which we all owe our thanks.

My condolences to his family.

David Greening

 

 
Back to Top
Chris McL View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 29 Mar 05
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Chris McL Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 8:31pm

 Dave Ovington was an innnovator and sportsman. From 14s, through Skiffs to the Mumm keelboat he offered a path to enjoyment through quality and design.

His contribution to our sport and enjoyment lives on through many brilliant classes. I'm sure we all offer his family our greatest sympathy along with heartfelt thanks for his great passion, humanity and sheer exuberance for the sport of sailing.

Chris McLaughlin, Ian Southworth, Nigel Smith, Andrew McLelland and Sean Dwyer
Chris
Back to Top
bov like View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie


Joined: 29 Mar 05
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1 		Post Options Post Options   Quote bov like Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 8:01pm

 

He is a massive loss

 To a great boss and a better friend. He will always be in our hearts and minds.
Ian (bov)Turnbull
Back to Top
Olly4088 View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 10 Jan 05
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 424 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Olly4088 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 7:58pm
And all boats. I belive that anyone who sails would wish to partake to show the respect that he deserves
Back to Top
stuarthop View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


Joined: 22 Dec 04
Location: Nottingham
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1040 		Post Options Post Options   Quote stuarthop Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 7:55pm
All i can say is that this man deserves all the respect that we can give him

Back to Top
carshalton fc View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more
Avatar

Joined: 26 Jan 05
Location: England
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2337 		Post Options Post Options   Quote carshalton fc Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 7:50pm
yer that would be a good idea!!!  it would deffinatly do him prowed if there was a big race  with all of his boats!!
International 14 1503
Back to Top
Olly4088 View Drop Down
Far too distracted from work
Far too distracted from work
Avatar

Joined: 10 Jan 05
Location: United Kingdom
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 424 		Post Options Post Options   Quote Olly4088 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Mar 05 at 7:44pm
 Condolences to all of Daves family and friends.  Maybe someone could arrange a Memorial race.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12345>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.665y
Copyright ©2001-2010 Web Wiz
Change your personal settings, or read our privacy policy