Greg Gregory

   Hi all. I'm new to this forum but have been reading through with some interest as my father in law has been mentioned more than once. Greg Gregory. He built Cherubs to his own designs in the 60's as well as 1 or 2 other types most notably the Ghost. It's with sadness that I report his death on the 12/12/13 at the age of 79 following a long fight with Alzheimer's. He had a brilliant brain, was way before his time in his innovative thinking on design concepts. Ironic that his brain is the thing he lost. Any information/stories on Greg will be much appreciated....

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GregoryDesigns Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 13 Dec 13 Location: Lee on the Sole Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote GregoryDesigns Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Greg Gregory Posted: 13 Dec 13 at 6:27pm
	Hi all. I'm new to this forum but have been reading through with some interest as my father in law has been mentioned more than once. Greg Gregory. He built Cherubs to his own designs in the 60's as well as 1 or 2 other types most notably the Ghost. It's with sadness that I report his death on the 12/12/13 at the age of 79 following a long fight with Alzheimer's. He had a brilliant brain, was way before his time in his innovative thinking on design concepts. Ironic that his brain is the thing he lost. Any information/stories on Greg will be much appreciated....

Lukepiewalker Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 May 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1341	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lukepiewalker Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 13 at 6:29pm
	Sad to hear of your loss. Hopefully someone will be able to chip in with something.
	Ex-Finn GBR533 "Pie Hard" Ex-National 12 3253 "Seawitch" Ex-National 12 2961 "Curved Air" Ex-Mirror 59096 "Voodoo Chile"

The Moo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 809	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 13 at 8:11pm
	So sorry to hear this news. Spent many happy times in my youth crewing in Greg 6 Cherubs. Great boats. Respect to the man.

boatshed Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 12 Apr 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 457	Post Options Post Reply Quote boatshed Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Dec 13 at 9:29pm
	A very, very cruel disease that seems to take the thinkers. Condolences to you and your family. Brave of you to post. We absolutely need dementia to be far, far more in the public arena.
	Steve

Dougaldog Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 05 Nov 10 Location: hamble Online Status: Offline Posts: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dougaldog Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Dec 13 at 8:02am
	Greg was a real innovative force at the time and as one who has recorded the facts behind his 'Ghost' dinghy (think a 15ft Cherub with a 9ft pole and reaching spinnaker) was often well ahead of his time. A sad loss of a man who deserves more credit than he gets! D
	Dougal H

Keith_Callaghan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Groupie Joined: 16 Apr 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 80	Post Options Post Reply Quote Keith_Callaghan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Dec 13 at 4:13pm
	I didn't know Greg personally, but as a Merlin Rocket designer in the 70s I was amazed and intrigued by Greg's radical 'Ghost Rider' design. It was so different from anything else that was around at the time (or since) yet was incredibly successful. It was clearly the product of a fertile and original mind.