Richard Estaugh

   "So sorry to hear of Richard's passing, I bought two Enterprises and a Streaker off him and he was a pleasure to deal with. Also when he came to race at Burghfield, it was an honour to have such a brilliant sailor with us"

Len Smith

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SUGmeister Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Sailwave Moderators Joined: 08 Jun 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 265	Post Options Post Reply Quote SUGmeister Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Richard Estaugh Posted: 17 Apr 09 at 5:24pm
	"So sorry to hear of Richard's passing, I bought two Enterprises and a Streaker off him and he was a pleasure to deal with. Also when he came to race at Burghfield, it was an honour to have such a brilliant sailor with us" Len Smith

markp Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 14 Jun 06 Location: Mumbles Y.C Online Status: Offline Posts: 85	Post Options Post Reply Quote markp Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 09 at 12:15am
	I only met and spoke to Richard on a couple of occasions but that was all it needed to know what a genuine, friendly gentleman he really was. A true ambassador for sailing and sportsman. On behalf of myself and the Mumbles Yacht Club we offer our sincere condolences to his family. M Pressdee, MYC Sailing Captain.
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Ducatimoto Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ducatimoto Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 09 at 1:11am
	So beaten up to hear of the tragic loss of a great human being. I was a scruffy kid helming a borrowed GP round a few northern Open Meetings yet he always smiled and said hello even though I was so in awe of the man I could barely speak to him. Later I had a flukey first beat at some GP Nats or other rounding first and then watched a few of the hot shots breeze by as the laps unwound. They all looked awesome but then Richard came past...his boat looked different. He sailed it so cleanly upwind in a choppy F5 that it didn't even look like a GP...it just looked so fast and sleek. I have relived that sight hundreds of times in my mind over the years. That day, without exaggeration, I witnessed something very special. Thanks Richard. To his friends, colleagues and family, I hope the fact that I have never been on such a site before and not seen Richard for over 15 years demonstrates the wonderfully positive and magical effect he had on so many people. Peace and respect from another Richard but not in the same league.

John Ball Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote John Ball Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 09 at 10:24am
	Deeply saddened to hear of Richard's death, - like Ralphy, I went back to the very begining with Richard battling it out in the GP14's. Really choked, - he won't be forgotten. John

Mark Platt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mark Platt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 09 at 10:52am
	I was shocked to learn that Richard had passed away. I first met Richard in 1980 when I crewed for Relphy in the GP Inlands. Richard and his crew Bob Tolboys put us up in the Storrar camper van, when he could easily have left his competitors to suffer in the back of a car. I learnt over the years that this was typical of his generosity. Sailing with Richard in J24s during the 1980s is full of memories. I already knew he was a talented sailor, but to sail with him I found him to be the fairest of competitors. There was never any gamesmanship only sportsmanship. Approaching the first windward mark in the 1984 J24 Nationals in the top ten in 40 knots to see the leaders ‘pop’ their kites was a ‘worry’ as we had never sailed a J24 in those conditions. The next two minutes were not pretty. Two weeks later at the Worlds, Richard had us sorted with miles of downwind planning. My knuckles were white hanging on to the kicker, Richard calm on the helm. Richard set standards that were hard to match. Sailing against Richard was tougher still as he would grind you down on the race course, one slip would see him through and he would not return the favour. As Chips has said the few occasions when you managed to beat him were special as you knew you had sailed well. Richard will be sorely missed and our thoughts and sympathy are with his family. Mark & Joanne Platt

David Barrow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 19 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Barrow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 09 at 12:25pm
	One only has to see the names, associations, companies that represent the highest level within the dinghy sailing world to realise what respect was afforded to Richard. The sadness at his early loss is plain and although I have not seen him for years we did sail a bit on a one tonner and had great fun. Even though we never really met again I always followed his exploits and marvelled at the consistency of performance. From what I saw of him a true gentleman from a special special place. Fair winds Richard and may your family celebrate a great life that will be remembered, I am sure that there wil be quite a few trophy's named after you.
	David

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: 20 Apr 09 at 7:53am
	Yesterday we hosted our annual GP 14 open race. The officer called for a one minute silence and the day was dedicated to Richard Estaugh. The mood at that point was sombre and respectful but the race was conducted with a competitive and good natured attitude. All as it should be. Combs SC .

Tom J Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 10 May 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom J Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 09 at 10:33am
	I was gutted to hear the news from last weekend. Working with Rich and sailing against him over the last few years has been a privilege and he has given me so many great memories. Will miss him greatly.

j5jdh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 05 Jan 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote j5jdh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 09 at 5:26pm
	I have known Richard through the GP and Ent fleets for many years and am truly devastated by this news. He was one of the kindest and most helpful guys you could ever hope to meet. Sailing against him was both an education and a hugely rewarding challenge and I know he will be missed by all on the water. We have just heard the news as we are currently away from the UK, but our thoughts are with his family. Jonny (5) Harrison

philip rust Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 Apr 09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote philip rust Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 09 at 3:04pm
	Back in the late seventies and eighties and in the days of the large class racing fleets, Brightlingsea Sailing Club was fortunate to have the GP14 as one of these. With up to 30 boats the fleet itself became very active and the club hosted many open and area championships; while individuals competed at area and national levels across the country. Even now many stories and anecdotes are told and repeated over the odd glass or two. A number of these involve sailors of national reputation as well as the ‘GP characters of the day’, recalling their exploits both on and off the water. While most of these concerned mishaps and self inflicted calamities, memories of Richard’s success and reputation as a sportsman rise above all of these. Richard came to Brightlingsea on many occasions both in the GP and other classes and was well known by many around the club. While someone with his talent and his success may have grown tired of the constant requests for advice and help, Richard always had time for other people. On land he had a quiet and cheerful disposition which made him easy to approach while at sea it seemed that his crews were the ones to be heard at moments of contention. To those of us that aspired to sail as fast as him we were doomed to fail but the inspiration that he engendered had an effect on us all. His sailing skills are legend but he will always be remembered as a most genuine, honest and nice guy. From the GP fleet and all at B.S.C