Col was a relatively late starter to sailing at around 40 years of age when he and the whole family joined the Mornington Yacht Club. Col, his wife Joy and children Roger and Jan developed a passion for the sport and for most weekends every sailing season, they would all take part in the various club races.
Col fitted out a “Daydream” class hull himself and was a keen competitor as skipper of “Siesta” which was first sailed in 1964 and became a very active keel boat competitor over a period more than 12 years. He particularly loved the tension and competition of the races and was always thrilled when his boat won.
He won the overnight race in 1968, the Navigators trophy in 1971/72, the Easter Night Race in 1975, the Mornington to Queenscliff race in 1976, a further Long Distance Race in 1978, and the Easter Night Race again in 1980.
Col was a great clubman and always more than happy to take friends and family recreational sailing out on the bay and occasionally for a spot of fishing.
When Col could no longer manage “Siesta” and sailing, he sold the boat and resumed his interest in golf and travelled extensively around Australia in a range of vehicles. He joined little Frankston golf club where he loved the golf and social life at the club and actually bought new golf clubs at the age of 96, continuing to play until he was 98.
Col is greatly missed by his family and wide circle of friends.
Col fitted out a “Daydream” class hull himself and was a keen competitor as skipper of “Siesta” which was first sailed in 1964 and became a very active keel boat competitor over a period more than 12 years. He particularly loved the tension and competition of the races and was always thrilled when his boat won.
He won the overnight race in 1968, the Navigators trophy in 1971/72, the Easter Night Race in 1975, the Mornington to Queenscliff race in 1976, a further Long Distance Race in 1978, and the Easter Night Race again in 1980.
Col was a great clubman and always more than happy to take friends and family recreational sailing out on the bay and occasionally for a spot of fishing.
When Col could no longer manage “Siesta” and sailing, he sold the boat and resumed his interest in golf and travelled extensively around Australia in a range of vehicles. He joined little Frankston golf club where he loved the golf and social life at the club and actually bought new golf clubs at the age of 96, continuing to play until he was 98.
Col is greatly missed by his family and wide circle of friends.
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