Dave Ovington dies

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   I met Dave first at the Ovi 25th Anniversary weekend. He was a great
man who enjoyed work and loved life. His death is a great loss for the
family, friends and to the sport. 

Everyone will have their own memories of Dave, like.

Jerry

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Glow-Worm Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 17 May 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Glow-Worm Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dave Ovington dies Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 4:03pm
	I met Dave first at the Ovi 25th Anniversary weekend. He was a great man who enjoyed work and loved life. His death is a great loss for the family, friends and to the sport. Everyone will have their own memories of Dave, like. Jerry

Paul Clarke Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul Clarke Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 2:08pm
	Like so many I never met Dave, but I have sailed on boats built with his guidance. It is a sad loss and my thoughts go to his family and all at Ovington Boats that I have met and who have always had great things to say about Dave. Paul Clarke - Musto Skiff GBR 176

NealeFitz Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote NealeFitz Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 1:27pm
	I along with the rest of the sailing world am shocked and saddened by the news of Dave passing away. I was lucky enough to sail, travel and socialize with Dave, on those occasions I learnt what a great bloke he really was. My deepest sympathy to Glynnie and the boys. Neale Fitzgerald (Kiwi bloke)

49erGBR735HSC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote 49erGBR735HSC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 11:42am
	I am deeply saddened by the news of Dave passing away. I'm sorry to say that I never met him, but have always had a great admiration for him and in many ways he has acted as a role model for my future aspirations within the sport as I'm sure he has for many other people. In many ways Dave will never leave us because he will always live on within the heart of the sport, through his boats and the fond memories sailors will have of him. My deepest sympathies are sent to his family and friends.
	Dennis Watson 49er GBR735 Helensburgh S.C Boat Insurance from Noble Marine

Mark Nicholson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Feb 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Nicholson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 10:43am
	I am absolutely shocked at Dave's passing. We will all have our stories to tell about this "greet blerk". The UK is blessed with great boatbuilders and sailing characters, Dave was all of this and more. He touched so many people in so many classes all around the globe. He leaves a massive hole in the world of sailing and I sincerely hope that his name will live on with Ovington Boats, continuing his legacy. My very best wishes to Glynnie and the boys. Mark Nicholson ("Mad Jack like")

5420 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 622	Post Options Post Reply Quote 5420 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 10:19am
	dave was a grat man i wish i had the chance to met him

Jono62 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jono62 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 9:57am
	I was so shocked to hear of Dave's death. I have known him for twenty years as a customer and friend. I will miss our chats at his yard. Dave was a true gentleman, I will miss him! Jonathan

John Heyes Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 05 Jul 04 Location: Leigh-On-Sea, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Heyes Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 9:39am
	I remember years' ago whilst working with the International 14's of Neal MacDonald and James Hartley that Dave's boats were the first ever 'proper' built boats that were twice as strong as the rest. He was a true professional and did amazingly well to build up such a solid and respected business through tough times. Ovington Boats was so well thought of because of Dave's personality and love of the sport that shone through everything the company did. He will be sorely missed but well remembered. Our thoughts are with his family and Dave Hall. I am sure we can plan a fitting memorial race for all the Ovington classes. From all the team at Yachts & Yachting.
	John

Jon D Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon D Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 9:33am
	A great man, and tragic loss to our sailing world....my sincere condolences to his family.
	Jon

Grant Rollerson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 29 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grant Rollerson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 4:10am
	when the 49er was announced as olympic i ordered a boat immediately. in typical aussie fashion i turned up with only half the cash. most englishmen would've told me to tell my story walking. dave said sort it out next week and let me take the boat..... to me he epitomised everything that sailing is and should be about... and more... trust, friendship and willingness to share the magic of the sport. a great bloke. sincere sympathies to his family