The Publisher
*****
Jan 2, 2011, 4:50 PM
Post #1 of 1
(2320 views)
Shortcut
|
|
EIGHT BELLS - George Sinks
|
Log-In to Post/Reply
|
|
Our dad, "Mr. Naples Sabot" and the long time "Mayor of Mission Bay YC", passed away peacefully December 23rd. He was 85. George Sinks always said that every day sailing "didn't really count" towards the number of days you get in this life - so he likely enjoyed an extra 15 or 20 years over everyone who didn't hop in a boat.
In 2009, at 84+ George folded up into his beloved 7'11" Naples Sabot and raced the roughly 5 miles from San Diego YC to Coronado YC in the annual Dutch Shoe Marathon. Competing with 170 or so youth sailors and racing hard against his son and grandson, George out smarted most of them and captured the Secretary of the Navy Award. George will be missed by his many friends, his sons and family. His spirit, quick wit, friendly "hello" and love for sailing will go forward. - Chuck Sinks and family
|
SCUTTLEBUTT
SEARCH
WHO'S 
LOG IN