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EIGHT BELLS: Joseph E. “Mike” Tapert
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Joseph E. “Mike” Tapert, sailing icon in the Detroit area, passed away at the age of 88 on April 13, 2010.
Mike first emerged as a leader by being elected Commodore of Bayview Yacht Club, Detroit, MI at the age of 39. He was well-known for his sailing ability, management skills and sound judgment.
In 1972, he was Navigator aboard the 1972 Canada’s Cup winner DYNAMITE and continued as either Race Chairman or Committee member of several successive Canada’s Cup Series until age 80.
He sailed in 46 Bayview Mackinac Races, with 8 victories.
He served on the International Race Committee for the America’s Cup Challenger Selection Series 1977, 1980 and 1983 in Newport, RI and as Umpire for the 1992 and 1995 International Selection Series for the America’s Cup (Louis Vuitton Cup) in San Diego.
Mike was a U.S. Sailing Regional Administrative Judge for Area E for many years as well as Judge at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1996 in Savannah, GA.
He was also Judge at many events worldwide for many years, including the Congressional Cup, Key West Race Week, Block Island Race Week, Soling Worlds, The Kenwood Cup and the Admiral’s Cup.
Mike was never afraid to enter into a discussion and express his opinion. He will be sorely missed on the Detroit waterfront as he was the “go to” guy.
- E. Llwyd Ecclestone
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