Stratford, Conn. James Bennett McCreary (Jamie, Big Red), of Stratford, Conn., died from natural causes on May 23. An accomplished yachtsman and racing sailor for all seasons, Jamie’s many achievements included winning World, International, National, Regional, Collegiate, Frostbite, and Junior Championships, among others. A two-time College All-American, he was inductedRead More

Rochester, N.H. Renowned racing sailboat designer, builder and racer Paul Lindenberg passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s nursing home in Dover, N.H., on May 19. He was 89. Born March 3, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana by parents Herman and Faye Lindenberg, he won many different class sailing events including theRead More

Camden, Maine James Galbraith Bennett III, 70, of Camden, Maine, passed away at Maine Medical Center on April 14. He was the son of the late Barbara H. Bennett and James G. Bennett, Jr., originally of Wayzata, Minnesota, more recently of Woolwich, Maine. Jim graduated from Darien High School inRead More

Middletown, R.I. Allegra (Leggie) Mertz Torrey, daughter of James M. Mertz and Allegra K. Mertz, passed away on April 13 in Newport, R.I. Leggie was born on February 5, 1944 and spent her childhood in Rye, N.Y. She sailed Blue Jays (notably #94 Rosy Future) in the sailing program atRead More

Newcastle, Maine Paul Stephen Bryant passed away on the evening of April 7 at Cove’s Edge in Damariscotta, Maine. Born on August 12, 1943 to Creston and Kathlyn (Higgins) Bryant, Paul grew up in Newcastle. He built a house next door, where he raised his family and worked “down theRead More

Newport, Rhode Island Sally Helme, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20 at the age of 70. Sally, a remarkable figure whose unwavering commitment to advancing women’s participation in sailing, has left an enduring legacy. Sally was more than a sailor; she was a visionary leader who championedRead More

Brewer, Maine James R. Fernald of Somesville and Brewer died Saturday, March 9, as a result of injuries sustained in a skiing accident following a life lived fully, consciously and purposefully. He was born on Friday, March 13, 1962, in Bar Harbor, the second child of the Fernald clan. JimRead More

Barnstable, Mass. Lover of family, faith, and the ocean, Paul will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Paul passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Feb. 5. Paul was raised in Marblehead, Mass., at his family’s waterfront marine business, where he developed a lifelong love of sailingRead More

Kittery, Maine Joshua P. Stevens of Kittery Point, Maine, died peacefully at home on January 24, aged 69 years. Born on August 8, 1954 in Concord, New Hampshire to Frederick and Leslie Stevens, Josh attended Concord Schools and the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Laconia where he graduated with anRead More

Peter Hall Partridge, 87 West Falmouth, Mass. Peter Hall Partridge of West Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 5, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife Gretchen (1936-2022). Peter was raised in Brookline, Mass., and spent his summers in Cataumet. He attended The ParkRead More