Dave Ovington dies

   Dave Hall at Ovington Boats has forwarded me this message from the family of Dave Ovington.

The family of Dave Ovington would like to extend their thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful messages, cards and letters they have received. Knowing that Dave was held in such high regard has helped us in this difficult time. Our thanks also for the generous donations received at the funeral and by J.Turnbull, Funeral Directors on behalf of The British Heart Foundation.

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Mark Jardine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Milford-on-Sea, United King Online Status: Offline Posts: 1028	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Jardine Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Dave Ovington dies Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 12:54pm
	Dave Hall at Ovington Boats has forwarded me this message from the family of Dave Ovington. The family of Dave Ovington would like to extend their thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful messages, cards and letters they have received. Knowing that Dave was held in such high regard has helped us in this difficult time. Our thanks also for the generous donations received at the funeral and by J.Turnbull, Funeral Directors on behalf of The British Heart Foundation.

GregWells Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregWells Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Apr 05 at 6:05pm
	During my many years of racing I spent a lot of them in a boat built by Ovi and when I wasn't in an Ovi I was being beaten by them. I really hope the legacy of this great man and good friend continues through his excellent company.

Hector Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hector Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 05 at 12:25am
	A truly tragic loss. Dave was the inspiration behind so many modern skiffs and could easily be thought of as the 'father' of uk asymmetric sailing. But of course, he never turned his back on the more traditional classes, seeing the value of all types of sailing and supporting it all. By careful design and attention to detail and of course superb quality he also raised the standard of boatbuilding to new heights - especially in glassfibre / foam sandwich etc. Yes - lets have an event to celebrate his life and acheivements - and lets have it at his home club at this time of year - preferably in aid of a suitable charity.

Si Deeley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Si Deeley Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 05 at 8:01am
	Very shocked. Was fortunate enough to meet and chat to him on a couple of occasions. A genuine guy who always seemed more than happy to help and truely loved his sport for what it is. A very sad loss

JRW14GBR Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote JRW14GBR Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 05 at 8:01pm
	A really nice bloke, a true professional and a canny lad. For those of you who might want to come along the funeral service will be held at Holy Saviours Church, Tynemouth on Wednesday 6^th April at 11.45 hrs. and afterwards at the Grand Hotel on the sea front at Tynemouth. Family flowers only, donations please to the British Heart Foundation c/o E.Turnbull and Son Ltd. Albion Road. North Shields, NE29 0HE, UK If you need directions or further information and in particular if you are coming from some distance away I will try and help with sorting out accommodation. Please contact me on any of the numbers below. Regards, John Williams jrw@blueyonder.co.uk – h jrw@nemi-cai.com – w +44 (0) 191 253 1477 – h +44 (0) 191 293 7000 – w 07711 753 759 - m

MandyH Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote MandyH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 05 at 11:40am
	I didn't know Dave all that well, but remember him around Tynemouth SC when I was younger. I remember how he always had a smile on his face and he'd always make some chit chat with you even if he didn't know you! I also remember training at Tynemouth on a Friday night with his son Adam, whilst we messed around in Toppers! Dave was an inspiration to sailing up here in the North. May it long continue. He does us Northerner's proud!! Sincere wishes to his family and all his close friends, namely, Ian and Lorry at Ovington Boats.
	Laser 5000 GBR 5287

john robertson 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 john robertson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 10:29pm
	Really hard to think of something to say apart from I know very few people that would stop building a 52farr and make you a cup of tea and pass the time of day taking the mik out of macums, unique guy...

pro wannabe Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 18 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 84	Post Options Post Reply Quote pro wannabe Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 9:08pm
	Dave Ovington gained alot of respect in the sailing world and rightly so!
	Your spinni aint as big as your mouth!

KnightMare Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 08 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1682	Post Options Post Reply Quote KnightMare Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 6:15pm
	Reading through all these posts shows you what a man he was, how many people he touched. The number of people who have only posted about this topic show you what it means to people. I wish I could say more than I never actualy got to meet the man, I just know of his reputation.


Dan Primrose 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 Dan Primrose Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Mar 05 at 6:01pm
	There are a few things you hear about in your life that really stop you in your stide. Sundays news was one of them. I was very lucky to sail with Ovi a few times on the Mumm 30's. But for me, the best bit about the racing with him, was usually in the evening. I just wish I could remember a bit more about them now. A true Gent. A massive loss for everybody.