Richard Estaugh

Although I gave up sailing some years ago, Richard has always remained a dear friend. We competed against each other in GP's for 10 years or so, usually with me the "bridesmaid" and Rich No1. Our famlies spent a lot of time together over the years and my deepest sympathies go out to Ben, Steph and the rest of Richard's family. He contributed so much to the sailing world and to various fleets. Always happy to help others without a single iota of arrogance. He will be very, very sincerely missed.

Rocket.

I am so very sad to hear this tragic news.

I was privelidged to know Richard since 1976, when we first set eyes on this new talent in the GP 14 fleet, at the Nationals at Mumbles, where he finishes around 7th , i think.He then started his domination of the fleet, which has lasted a staggering 30 years +

We had some great battles over the years, both on the water and in business, and he was a true gent on every occasion.He had an uncanny knack of making many less errors than his opponent, and he ground you down on the race course with relentless ease.

His ability to win in so many different classes shows his supreme talent, and certainly in my lifetime i have never known a better sailor, although he did crew for me once at the N W Champs at Leigh & Lowton, in 1977, and he was a crap crew!!!We capsized about 5 times in 1 race.WE then changed over for the next race , and capsized 6 times !!

So, sorry to see you go Richard, you will be missed by many, and i look forward to eventually doing battle again in the next life !!

Love to all your family,

Simon Relph & Family