International Etchells Class Association
News

Eight Bells - Bill Bennett

published 06/18/2014


Message from Class Chairman, Gary Gilbert

Dear Fellow Etchells Sailors,

It is with profound sadness that I inform you of the passing Bill Bennett, a popular and beloved member of our community who was in Newport preparing for the 2014 Worlds. He suffered a head injury off the water. Bill was frequently on the podium receiving awards for outstanding performances in the Etchells Class, including winning a World Championship in 2000 with Vince Brun and Rick Merriman.

The Etchells Class gives our prayers and sincere thoughts of strength to Bill's wife Leslie and his family.

Gary Gilbert

Chairman

International Etchells Class