Kinsale Yacht Club Mourns Loss of Former Commodore Pat Pyne

26th February 2023

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Pat Pyne, former Kinsale Yacht Club Commodore Credit: Bob Bateman

Kinsale Yacht Club is mourning the loss of former Commodore Pat Pyne, who died on February 22nd.

Pyne was Commodore from 1995-1998 when the West Cork club's flagship event, the Sovereigns Cup, was launched in 1995.

A keen sailor, Pyne competed in KYC Class 2 on his boat Demi-Sec for many years.

Pyne took particular interest in fostering Junior sailing, ensuring the young sailors were heard and looked after within the club.

"Pat and his wife Maureen, who passed away only recently, will be greatly missed by us all at Kinsale Yacht Club. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends", KYC Commodore Matthia Hellstern told Afloat.

Published in In Memoriam, Kinsale

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