Eight Bells Archives

Eight Bells: Derek Campbell

January 27th, 2021

The Pacific Northwest sailing community lost one of its finest members when Derek M. Campbell, 61, passed away peacefully in

January 26th, 2021

Bob Fisher, the larger-than-life yachtsman, journalist, and author, crossed the bar peacefully on January 25 surrounded by family in Lymington,

January 24th, 2021

Joseph Vincent Vittoria, of Palm Beach, FL and Greenwich, CT, died at home surrounded by his family on January 18,

January 20th, 2021

One of America’s sailing heroes, James Marinus “Ding” Schoonmaker II, 87, passed away January 19 in Naples, Florida. His wife,

January 11th, 2021

Alex McAuley, 88 years, passed away on January 7, 2021. Alex was proud and happy to recently celebrate 65 years

January 8th, 2021

George Hazen, 69 years, a brilliant pioneer whose work revolutionized yachting as a pastime, a sport, and an industry, passed

January 7th, 2021

One of sailing’s great characters has been taken from us by COVID-19. Simon Russell, known by all as Fumesy, suddenly

December 31st, 2020

The ringing of bells at sea signifies the end of one’s watch, with it being a long-held maritime tradition to

December 29th, 2020

William (Bill) Bentsen, Olympic medalist, National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee Class of 2017, and an internationally respected expert on

December 27th, 2020

Linda Marie Knowles, Co-Founder of the Salty Dawg Rally, died unexpectedly of a heart attack in her home in Vero