Showing posts with label Sailors Remembered. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sailors Remembered. Show all posts

Stephen Nelson (5-26-1994 - 4-5-2017)

by Pam
Another young sailor gone too soon.  I first met Stephen when he and his brother came over one Saturday many years ago to sail double-handed against the Butterfly fleet.  They were quite young, had received coaching from Jim Young and were quite talented.  An eye opening experience for us all.  

Later, when Stephen was just 15 years old, he sailed in the 2009 Wrangle Regatta where we had 46 boats in three fleets on the course.  He showed up with that beautiful Butterfly with the Texas flag on the bow and he easily won in the Butterfly fleet against all the adults.  We saw him again at the 2009 and 2012 Single Handed Nationals.  He was a good kid with a promising future in sailing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Shaun Hoffmann (7-3-1975 - 9-28-2012)

by Pam 
I’m in shock!  Shaun touched a lot of people’s lives, especially in the sailing community.  He will be missed.  He is the creator and original author of Fleet 20’s blog.  His enthusiasm and passion for sailing lead him to create many blogs and websites for various fleets and clubs, including White Rock Boat Club.  Most of the sites have since been modified but Shaun was the driving force behind them.  He felt the need to use the internet to build fleets and clubs and connect the sailing community all over Texas.  And from that drive, he actually ended up connecting people all over the world. 

Shaun sailed numerous boats.  He was like a kid in a candy store and couldn’t make up his mind.  He wanted to try them all.  And he did so with passion and gave his time freely.  Bits and pieces of Shaun are scattered across many fleet’s blogs and websites.  Pictures, videos, stories, boats bought and sold, as well as many new fleet and club members.  His presence is everywhere.

I knew Shaun primarily from sailing and the Fleet 20 blog.  One thing was clear, he was pure heart and passion.  He didn’t always encounter the best side of people, but he was such a gentle and forgiving soul.  I always had the impression that his ideal for the world was far too advanced in its simplicity and innocence.  He seemed to want everyone to get along, recognize people for both their contributions and faults and accept and appreciate each other regardless.  

His life was too short but he lived his life to the fullest and tried a little bit of everything and he was blessed in so many ways.  Our thoughts are with his family.  Please take the time to visit his Facebook memorial page: https://www.facebook.com/RipShaunHoffmann




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Numa Livaudais (1-7-1918 - 11-4-2010)

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REMEMBERING NANCY

by Pam
Nancy Graham passed away this morning. The picture to the left is of her with Ellen the day she got her new Sunfish. She also purchased a Butterfly but she never got to sail either boat.

Fortunately, she was able to take the Butterfly fleet boats out a few times and even test drive a Laser and Sunfish. After she got sick, she cherished those memories and talked about everyone often and enjoyed hearing all the goings on in the sailing community.

This year, as you get out and race, give some thought to dedicating a race to Nancy and, for her sake, make it a point to enjoy every second that you have the privilege of being on the water, whether you're in first or last place. We're all very lucky to be able to sail.


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