Richard Estaugh

   Not only won the Endeavour twice as a helm but also once as a crew in '94, so says the Endeavour website.

Seriously talented sailor and a quiet unassuming guy.  I didn't know him well, but  I know he was well respected and liked.  He was always quick to smile and say hi, and I'm sure he'll leave a big hole in many fleets and many lives.

Sympathy to all who he has left behind.

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Paul B Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: Perth WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul B Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Richard Estaugh Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 7:20pm
	Not only won the Endeavour twice as a helm but also once as a crew in '94, so says the Endeavour website. Seriously talented sailor and a quiet unassuming guy. I didn't know him well, but I know he was well respected and liked. He was always quick to smile and say hi, and I'm sure he'll leave a big hole in many fleets and many lives. Sympathy to all who he has left behind.

tickler Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 03 Jun 07 Location: Tunstead Milton Online Status: Offline Posts: 895	Post Options Post Reply Quote tickler Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 7:28pm
	How very sad, I saw him at GP Worlds and he seemed such a nice jolly man.

sailboats Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 21 Feb 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailboats Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 7:32pm
	We are all devastated at Northampton Sailboats to lose such an Icon and friend to the sailing world our hearts go out to Richards Family and close friends
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Medway Maniac Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2788	Post Options Post Reply Quote Medway Maniac Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 8:39pm
	What a sad shock. Richard was very helpful and went out of his way to get gear together for me to collect from the Dinghy Show when I lived in Holland. The Fireball and GP14 fleets won't be the same without him, to name but two.
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Pottsy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pottsy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 8:48pm
	Rich was an awesome person! a great sailor and the best mate anyone could wish for. I only wish he could have enjoyed the coming season, he had a full diary and was keen to get on the water. We will all miss him dearly, on the water and in the bar! Thank you Richard for giving me the pleasure of sailing with you for so long it has been an honour and a privalege. I will never forget our times together, I will always love you!
	Pottsy

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 14 Apr 09 at 9:54pm
	Rich was extremely kind and generous! He gave me my break into sailmaking, without which the only other choice for me was joining the army to get shot at. He was really supportive and always made time for me. I wish I'd had the chance to race against him in a championship. He would have whooped my ass but I would have liked to race him. Doug Horner

Jon Ward Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 09 Location: Australia Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jon Ward Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 09 at 1:00am
	What sad news. Our thoughts are with Richards family. He was a true gent, a great competitor and a top bloke
	Jon Ward

fireball-SA Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 09 Location: South Africa Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote fireball-SA Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 09 at 5:37am
	I am still in shock, Rich was a part of sailing, he was an awesome competitor, brilliant fun off the water, very helpful with boats, rigging and sailins and a good friend. It is sad that he should leave us so early. Will and Anne Edited by fireball-SA

Purplemarine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 14 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Purplemarine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 09 at 7:39am
	Richard will be sadly missed by many people, he was such a naturally talented sailor and sailmaker. Our hearts go out to all his family as he will be sadly missed. From all at Purple Marine.

SeanHeath Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 15 Apr 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote SeanHeath Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Apr 09 at 8:30am
	What a true Gent, always modest,sporting and friendly. And what natural talent, unteachable. Fondly remembered in Ireland. Thankfully he visited us often. Rest in peace Rich.