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In Memoriam: Robert Gainer
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2008 Aug 26, 02:12 -0400
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2008 Aug 26, 02:12 -0400
I was surprised to learn that Robert Gainer passed away some six months ago, apparently struck down by a sudden heart attack. Many of you, I am sure, remember Robert from his years as an active member of this group. There is a fine tribute to him here: http://www.thebeaconinstitute.org/institute/gainer.php And another here: http://thesailinglife.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html There are some great photos of him building a boat here: http://www.fisheriestrust.org/Building%20the%20Shad%20Boat.htm I met Robert in person in September, 2005 when he attended a lunars workshop at Mystic Seaport. He was a very nice guy, and he sure knew his stuff when it came to the science of navigation. -FER --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
