I am trying to get details of a Yachtmaster Examiner, Jeff Golds. He was based in Port Solent on a HR 36 I think. If any one has his details can let be have them please
Took my exams with him some time ago and passed, I have forgiven him for blowing out my main just want to touch base with him. A classic Old salt with a warm and gentle manner.
He ‘passed away’ a couple of years ago. As you say, warm & gentle. A great guy and a great instructor. He taught me a lot about handling people as well as how to handle the boat.
He was very amusing with a good story line but firm when necessary and I can recall a few occasions on the water that serve as great examples.
He was always very fair, enjoyed a good whisky but only when safely moored up at the end of the day, a dry boat when at sea. A true ‘old salt’.
Ex-RN with a commanding yet modest presence. He took me through to RYA Coastal Skipper and I truly miss him - often think of him when I’m sailing and asking myself ‘what would Jeff do in this situation if he was here?’ and ‘Jeff would be pleased about how I did that!’
His ashes were scattered in the Solent where he did much of his teaching and I salute him when passing over the spot.