As many of you will already know Richard Estaugh passed away on Saturday evening. Richard was one of the best known and most successful dinghy sailors this country has seen and he will be sorely missed. As well as being a keen sailor he also set up and ran Speed Sails for over 25 years helping thousands of others within the sport. Richard won the Fireball World Championships in 2007 at Lake Silvaplana in Switzerland after many attempts dramatically taking victory in the last race.
Yachts and Yachting report with link to the discussion forum for those who would like to express their thoughts and sympathies.
Funeral Arrangements
Out of respect for Richard’s wishes his family have requested that people don’t send flowers but hope they will consider making a donation to sail4cancer or the RNLI instead.
For anyone wishing to attend his funeral, details are as follows:
The service will be held at All Saints Parish Church in Four Oaks on Tuesday 21st April at 13:45.
The Wake will begin after the service at Chase Sailing Club, Walsall.
