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John Sullivan August 30, 1949 - April 13, 2025

John Sullivan was one of the few club founding members that were still active in the club. He served the club as commodore from 1982-84, Race commodore 1992, 1995, 2000. He sailed in the club with many of his own Hobies 14,16, 17, Tiger, and 20.

Sullivan was Skipper of the Year many times over and had a vast knowledge of sailing which he would gladly pass on to the other members. His family grew up at the club, and because of that, many of them became great sailors in their own right, competing in Alter Cups and World Championships.

For Sullivan there was no such thing as a stupid question, he would gladly listen, then explain and teach. Over the past couple of years, while still a member of the club, Sullivan moved on up with the big boys, sailing his own Corsair F27 known as PUFF. We would often see it sailing on the bay and ocean, and moreover, always hear the legendary stories of those sails. Every sail was filled with stories of finding lost people in the water and speeds up to 20 knots (you can certainly ask, if you’re brave enough to listen). “I feel a breeze”, he would often say. The crew of the boat was made of up of members of the club, including our illustrious commodore.

Sullivan sailed his final voyage into a rising sun after battling a long fight with Myeloma cancer and fighting it to the end. He was one a good friend to many, always lending his cunning common sense to the club and a fierce adviser to our commodore who was also his bother in law. He was a loyal sailing partner. He was a Vietnam veteran and saw 18 months of action.

His legacy will be carried on for as long the club continues to live. His memory won’t be forgotten. Let’s remember him by continuing to grow the club, pass on our knowledge to others, being kind to other sailors, and growing our common sense and attitude.

Long live, John.

Motto before every storm: TYFB!!!

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