Barrington and Newport, R.I. Mike passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2016. He was industrious from an early age, starting work in the boat business, rebuilding outboard motors at the age of 13. He continued his love for boating after college with a position at Pearson Yachts. He then spentRead More

Gloucester, Mass. Robert crossed the bar Nov. 11, 2016. He was a lifelong professional sailor, sailmaker, rigger, boat captain, boatyard manager, and avid skier who will be sorely missed in the local community, big-boat racing and Sunday River ski area. He worked for Hood Sailmakers, Hood Yacht Systems, and wasRead More

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 theRead More

South Dartmouth, Mass. Dick passed away Oct. 25, 2016. He was known for his keen intellect, dry wit and love of practical jokes. He was an avid and accomplished outdoorsman: deer hunting in the New Hampshire woods, enriching his surroundings with his love of gardening herbs, vegetables, Stargazer Lilies andRead More

Cataumet, Mass. The avid sailor and racing enthusiast passed away Oct. 5 with his wife Jackie by his side. Bill and the Harding family were an integral part of Buzzards Bay history, and his legacy will continue to be an important part of the region’s future. He followed his loveRead More

Providence, R.I. Mary passed away Sept. 30. She grew up in Barrington, R.I., and the family also had a winter residence in Miami, Fla. The family’s favorite activity together was sailing their 60-foot schooner, Mohawk, flagship of the Barrington Yacht Club. She also raced Beetle Cats, the classic 12-foot, gaff-riggedRead More

Owls Head, Maine Dr. Morse, better known as E.K., passed away on Sept. 30. After graduating from Middlebury College, he attended Tufts University Medical School. He joined the U.S. Army and served in Italy and Germany during World War II, and was promoted to the rank of captain. He servedRead More

Kohler, Wisc. Terry Kohler, who discovered a love for sailing as a boy aboard his mother’s Alden-designed schooner Venturer, died Sept. 20 at his home. He dedicated himself to making the sport more technologically advanced as well as more accessible to sailors of all abilities, all from a sleepy blue-collarRead More

Winthrop, Mass. Joe, a legendary Star Class racer, died Aug. 7. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during 1956-58. He won the 1963 North American Star Class Championships, and, within three weeks, moved on to win the 1963 World Star Class Championship. His victory in 1963 brought the 1964Read More

Camden, Maine Robert died July 13 in Rockport, surrounded by his family. A talented man, he designed his own home, built boats, sang at Tanglewood and Carnegie Hall, played violin, and was truly a renaissance man. He was also a member of the Traditional Small Craft Association and looked forwardRead More