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Jun 27, 2006, 6:30 AM
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The lead story in Scuttlebutt 2124 discussed how Alex Jones, a University of Washington (UW) graduating senior, was the recipient of the Robert H. Hobbs Trophy as college sailing’s Sportsman of the Year. It was a great reminder in how it is often certain people in each region, in each harbor, in each one-design fleet that make the sport succeed. There are countless stories like this one, and I will offer up a recent one:
The San Diego sailing community recently endured the loss of Jimmy Elms, the son of Snipe legend Earl Elms. Not long after Jimmy’s memorial service, I received an email from long time snipe sailor Don Bedford, who is an officer of the snipe class and of Mission Bay YC. Don had organized the idea of rehabilitating an old 13’ Boston Whaler support boat for MBYC and renaming it in Jimmy’s honor. The boat needed everything: engine, steering controls, fiberglass repair, misc. parts, and a complete gelcoat spray both inside and out. The project needed both funds and manpower. It was a great idea, and because of Don’s efforts, it will happen. It will bring together Jimmy’s friends, and in the end there will be a lasting reminder of Jimmy, who was a great guy that did not deserve to die so young. Thanks Don!
- Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt
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