Eight Bells Archives

EIGHT BELLS: Thomas C. Piper

September 16th, 2013

It is with heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Thomas C. Piper. Tom left us on

September 9th, 2013

Renowned model maker Kenny Gardiner sailed his final voyage on September 3 (1948-2013). “It sure has been a pleasure having

September 8th, 2013

New Zealand and Australian sailor Chris Packer died on 1st September, aged 60, after a long period of disability. He

September 8th, 2013

In honor of Frederick E. “Ted” Hood (May 5, 1927 – June 28, 2013), the Hood family cordially invites all

September 8th, 2013

It’s a fitting coincidence that on September 7, exactly 24 years after the death of San Francisco Bay sailing icon

September 2nd, 2013

Dick Newick, the legendary designer of multihulls, and the most admired probably, sailed bound for the Fiddler’s Green on the

August 28th, 2013

Wallace C. Ross, former Noroton Yacht Club member, prominent yachtsman, pioneer sail maker, businessman and author, died on August 23,

August 27th, 2013

On Thursday August 23rd, 2013 we lost our father and our community lost one of its most unique characters and

August 25th, 2013

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July 5th, 2013

Graeme Hayward passed away peacefully Thursday July 4, 2013 at the age of 85. A gifted dinghy racer, rules expert