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MandyH
Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
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Topic: Dave Ovington dies Posted: 31 Mar 05 at 11:40am |
I didn't know Dave all that well, but remember him around Tynemouth SC when I was younger. I remember how he always had a smile on his face and he'd always make some chit chat with you even if he didn't know you! I also remember training at Tynemouth on a Friday night with his son Adam, whilst we messed around in Toppers! Dave was an inspiration to sailing up here in the North. May it long continue. He does us Northerner's proud!! Sincere wishes to his family and all his close friends, namely, Ian and Lorry at Ovington Boats. |
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JRW14GBR
Newbie Joined: 31 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 31 Mar 05 at 8:01pm |
A really nice bloke, a true professional and a canny lad. For those of you who might want to come along the funeral service will be held at Family flowers only, donations please to the British Heart
Foundation c/o E.Turnbull and If you need directions or further information and in particular if you are coming from some distance away I will try and help with sorting out accommodation. Please contact me on any of the numbers below. Regards, John Williams jrw@nemi-cai.com – w +44 (0) 191 253 1477 – h +44 (0) 191 293 7000 – w 07711 753 759 - m |
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Si Deeley
Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 01 Apr 05 at 8:01am |
Very shocked. Was fortunate enough to meet and chat to him on a couple of occasions. A genuine guy who always seemed more than happy to help and truely loved his sport for what it is. A very sad loss |
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Hector
Really should get out more Joined: 10 May 04 Location: Otley, Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 750 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 05 at 12:25am |
A truly tragic loss. Dave was the inspiration behind so many modern skiffs and could easily be thought of as the 'father' of uk asymmetric sailing. But of course, he never turned his back on the more traditional classes, seeing the value of all types of sailing and supporting it all. By careful design and attention to detail and of course superb quality he also raised the standard of boatbuilding to new heights - especially in glassfibre / foam sandwich etc. Yes - lets have an event to celebrate his life and acheivements - and lets have it at his home club at this time of year - preferably in aid of a suitable charity.
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GregWells
Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 05 Apr 05 at 6:05pm |
During my many years of racing I spent a lot of them in a boat built by
Ovi and when I wasn't in an Ovi I was being beaten by them. I
really hope the legacy of this great man and good friend continues
through his excellent company.
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Mark Jardine
Admin Group Joined: 12 Mar 04 Location: Milford-on-Sea, United King Online Status: Offline Posts: 1028 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 12 Apr 05 at 12:54pm |
Dave Hall at Ovington Boats has forwarded me this message from the family of Dave Ovington.
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