Damariscotta, Maine
Bob died October 28, 2016. Robert was an avid sailor, starting at five years of age, when he crewed for his sister, racing Townies in Marblehead Harbor. His love of sailing only intensified throughout his life. While serving in the Navy, he managed all the sailboats at the U.S. Naval Academy. He raced a Finn in the 1968 Final Olympic Trials. While living in the Midwest early in his business career, Robert raced E-scows and iceboats. Moving back to Marblehead, Robert raced the one-design Etchells and various PHRF boats.
Bob also loved skiing and hockey, both sports he passed on to his six children — all good skiers and hockey players. Bob moved to Maine and cruising a decade ago. He was active in the Boston the Boothbay Harbor yacht clubs. Everyone who met Bob found a friend.
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