Richard Tudor RIP

1st January 2024

The late Richard Tudor, for many years, was one of the guiding forces behind the development of sailing at Pwllheli in North Wales and in offshore racing in the Irish Sea

The late Richard Tudor, for many years one of the guiding forces behind the development of sailing at Pwllheli in North Wales and in offshore racing in the Irish Sea

His many sailing friends on both sides of the Irish Sea have been saddened to learn of the death of Richard Tudor of Pwllheli, an inspirational figure in sailing and across a wide spectrum of interests in boats.

He was a former Commodore and dedicated committee member of Clwb Hwylio Pwllheli Sailing Club for many years, and among many other successful experiences, he was a round-the-world yachtsman.

A dedicated Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association participant, in 2021 he received the CHPSC Lifetime Achievement Award.

Our condolences are with his family, his many shipmates and his wider circle of friends.

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William M Nixon has been writing about sailing in Ireland for many years in print and online, and his work has appeared internationally in magazines and books. His own experience ranges from club sailing to international offshore events, and he has cruised extensively under sail, often in his own boats which have ranged in size from an 11ft dinghy to a 35ft cruiser-racer. He has also been involved in the administration of several sailing organisations.

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