Spud Rowsell RIP

[longjohnsilver]

Sad to report that former champion dinghy sailor and later boat builder Spud Rowsell of Exmouth died last Thursday.

 

[Sandy]

Sad news indeed.

 

[davidmh]

Used to build really top class Merlin Rockets, the boats to beat at one time
David MH

 

[longjohnsilver]

Used to build really top class Merlin Rockets, the boats to beat at one time
David MH

And latterly beautiful Salcombe Yawls.

 

[DanTribe]

That is sad, he was a character.
I bought my kids Rowsell and Morrison Cadets when they were the top boats.

 

[mainsail1]

Sad news indeed.

And Fireballs...... My last one was a Rowsell.

 

[AndrewfromFal]

If I recall correctly he also built Nic Bailey's MTC Trimaran, and an insanely fast 30 monohull designed by Adrian Thompson that did the RBI race. His was a real dream factory. RIP

 

[MikeCC]

He was writing a book, which I believe is being published. Worth keeping an eye out if you're interested.

 

[harry potter]

Sad to report that former champion dinghy sailor and later boat builder Spud Rowsell of Exmouth died last Thursday.

Spud Rowsell's Wikipedia entry needs updating. Sad job.