In memory of our fellow sailor RICHARD FRENCH, whom passed on June 29, 2018.
Richard French was a member of the Bakersfield Model Yacht Club since 2003.
During that period Richard won the following prestigious US National Championship Regattas:
2004 - 2nd place Fairwind Class 2010 - 1st place Soling 50 Class
2005 - 2nd place Fairwind Class 2011 - 5th place Soling 50 Class
2005 - 4th place Soling 50 Class 2012 - 2nd place Soling 50 Grand Master
2006 - 3rd Place Victoria Class 2012 - 1st place Footy Class Region 6
2009 - 4th place Soling 50 Class 2016 - 5th place Victoria Class
In addition, during that same time, Richard won first places in the BMYC Club Championships in the following classes:
9 years - Fairwind Class 8 years - Soling 50 Class
7 years - Victoria Class 5 years - Footy Class
Plus Richard won over 100 individual races within the BMYC racing schedule. Everyone in our club were used to following Richard in races. Richard was a consummate sailor with a history of successfully racing full sized sailboats. He was generous with his talent and helpful to all BMYC members. We will all sorely miss Richard and seeing his stern (boat that is) ahead of us. :-) May GOD bless and comfort his loving wife Linda.
May GOD keep you Richard and may you always have fair winds and following seas.
Richard French was a member of the Bakersfield Model Yacht Club since 2003.
During that period Richard won the following prestigious US National Championship Regattas:
2004 - 2nd place Fairwind Class 2010 - 1st place Soling 50 Class
2005 - 2nd place Fairwind Class 2011 - 5th place Soling 50 Class
2005 - 4th place Soling 50 Class 2012 - 2nd place Soling 50 Grand Master
2006 - 3rd Place Victoria Class 2012 - 1st place Footy Class Region 6
2009 - 4th place Soling 50 Class 2016 - 5th place Victoria Class
In addition, during that same time, Richard won first places in the BMYC Club Championships in the following classes:
9 years - Fairwind Class 8 years - Soling 50 Class
7 years - Victoria Class 5 years - Footy Class
Plus Richard won over 100 individual races within the BMYC racing schedule. Everyone in our club were used to following Richard in races. Richard was a consummate sailor with a history of successfully racing full sized sailboats. He was generous with his talent and helpful to all BMYC members. We will all sorely miss Richard and seeing his stern (boat that is) ahead of us. :-) May GOD bless and comfort his loving wife Linda.
May GOD keep you Richard and may you always have fair winds and following seas.
