Charles Currey
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Topic: Charles Currey
Posted By: Rupert
Subject: Charles Currey
Date Posted: 13 May 10 at 9:11am
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Sad to say that Charles Currey has died age 94. The was behind Fairey Marine post war, creating the Firefly, Albacore and others, and was one of the driving forces behind the Finn as an Olympic class. Nothing on the main site yet, Mark? ------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
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Posted By: vscott
Date Posted: 13 May 10 at 9:51am
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Fantastic man! Encouraged my father to sail in the 1950's and the whole family has continued to be supportive ever since. We will miss him! ------------- Mk IV Osprey 1314 Think Again 
Kielder Water Sailing Club |
Posted By: rodney
Date Posted: 14 May 10 at 1:39pm
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Charles was an inspiration to so many. His achievements
are so numerous which included a Silver medal in the '52 Olympics in the Finn class, 2nd only to the great Paul Elvstrom! He will be missed by so many of us, a one off, with great wit and humility. The world is, for sure, a sadder place without him. There were many times when we had sails spread across his living room for measurement, with Bobbie in attendance trying to keep him in control, and I always left feeling better for the experience. Rodney ------------- Rodney Cobb Suntouched Sailboats Limited http://www.suntouched.co.uk" rel="nofollow - http://www.suntouched.co.uk [EMAIL=rodney@suntouched.co.uk">rodney@suntouched.co.uk |
Posted By: Mark Jardine
Date Posted: 14 May 10 at 6:19pm
We have a http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=151687 - short piece online - a full obituary will be in the magazine as soon as possible. |