Stus-List Re: Eight Bells for Rob Ball
Oh, no! I just got back from the Wolford Trophy (named after my Dad), a two-day series which I believe we won sailing our Custom 42. I'm fairly certain it was one of his designs. Very sad news. Matt Wolford C 42 Custom -Original Message- From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:10 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Randal Stafford Subject: Stus-List Eight Bells for Rob Ball Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. Respectfully, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Sent from my iPhone=
Stus-List Re: Eight Bells for Rob Ball
Many, many thanks to Rob Ball. And condolences to his family and friends. I agree , he left any number of beautiful, worthy boats and gifted the experience of them to us. My 37 is a voracious upwind performer so I must modify the traditional sendoff: Fair seas and favored winds, Rob! Hans Reinhardt S/V Ete’ 1982 C 37 Seattle, Washington area Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 11, 2022, at 9:36 AM, David Risch via CnC-List > wrote: > > Damn... > > We were blessed with Pat and Robs presence twice for our Mystic and Block > Island Rendezvous. So glad to have met hm. As Andy has said he was a kind > and giving person of his time and knowledge. > > Damn. > > > > -Original Message- > From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List > Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:10 AM > To: Stus-List > Cc: Randal Stafford > Subject: Stus-List Eight Bells for Rob Ball > > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 > for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
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Damn... We were blessed with Pat and Robs presence twice for our Mystic and Block Island Rendezvous. So glad to have met hm. As Andy has said he was a kind and giving person of his time and knowledge. Damn. -Original Message- From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2022 2:10 AM To: Stus-List Cc: Randal Stafford Subject: Stus-List Eight Bells for Rob Ball Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. Respectfully, Randy Stafford SV Grenadine C 30 MK I #79 Ken Caryl, CO Sent from my iPhone
Stus-List Re: Eight Bells for Rob Ball
Sad news indeed. He sure designed great sailboats. We all owe him a huge thanks. RIP Rob. Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 > On Sep 9, 2022, at 11:10 PM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 > for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
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Yes, Rob Ball passed away yesterday morning. I spoke with Pat his wife yesterday. He had contracted pneumonia from a fall on a dock that broke 4 ribs and punctured his lung. I’m always amazed how much credit my Dad got for the look of C boats and Rob would always credit him for his guidance but Rob certainly came in to his own and after taking over head designer in 1973 led the design department for 17 years till 1990. So GHC was head designer of C Yachts Limited for 4 years and Rob for 17. His contribution to the look and feel of the boats we love is immeasurable. JohnKelly Cuthbertson www.candcyachts.com Motion Designs Limited 647 990 7752
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Over the past year, I have seen postings on Facebook about friends who have died, but who haven't died. Make sure this is correct before spreading possibly false news. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Fri, Sep 9, 2022 at 11:10 PM Randal Stafford via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch > 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
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When I bought Grenadine, her paperwork include a C 30 lines drawing by Rob Ball dated 1970. I framed it and hung it on the bulkhead above the dinette. He once told me by email it was the first lines drawing he’d done for the Georges, and he was very nervous at the time. Bravo Zulu, Mr. Ball. Gratefully, Randy Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 08:15, Edd Schillay via CnC-List > wrote: > > Very sad news indeed. I was so thankful to meet Rob at our 2012 C > Rendezvous in Mystic, CT. He gave the group a great talk about the C > designs and he was happy to talk with owners one-on-one about their boats and > answer their questions. > > Here is a photo of him at Mystic checking out the Enterprise-B, a 1990 C > 37+: > http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QBvBegS9zXA/UG2olsTiAcI/BnU/UrjYO2tFsOs/s1600/Ball.png > > > I posted the photo on my Captain’s Log blog and posted a survey: > > What is Rob Ball thinking? > Hot damn, I designed a really nice boat. > If only she was as fast as she looks. > So this is the boat from the blog I keep hearing about. > What did this Star Trek geek freak do to my design? > > The fourth was the overwhelming winner….. > > RIP Rob. > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Captain of the Starship Enterprise > Bayliner 3788 | NCC-1701-C > Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL > > > > > > > > > > > On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:43 AM, John Irvin via CnC-List > wrote: > > That is very sad news. Many thanks, Ron, for the gift of your talent. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 4:40 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful >> boats that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found >> him very generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several >> occasions I asked. >> RIP, Rob. >> >> Andy >> >> Andrew Burton >> 26 Beacon Hill >> Newport, RI >> USA02840 >> >> https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fandrewburtonyachtservices%2Fdata=05%7C01%7C%7C50f23cc6afdb4fa44ad108da93080dc5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637983960046361519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7Csdata=Z3WX%2BkC2mjnK2MLN2bGLjHhJZFL0RH1%2BPqvv4QA3fuQ%3Dreserved=0 >> +401 965-5260 >> >>> On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >>> wrote: >>> >>> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch >>> 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> Randy Stafford >>> SV Grenadine >>> C 30 MK I #79 >>> Ken Caryl, CO >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >
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Very sad news indeed. I was so thankful to meet Rob at our 2012 C Rendezvous in Mystic, CT. He gave the group a great talk about the C designs and he was happy to talk with owners one-on-one about their boats and answer their questions. Here is a photo of him at Mystic checking out the Enterprise-B, a 1990 C 37+: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QBvBegS9zXA/UG2olsTiAcI/BnU/UrjYO2tFsOs/s1600/Ball.png I posted the photo on my Captain’s Log blog and posted a survey: What is Rob Ball thinking? Hot damn, I designed a really nice boat. If only she was as fast as she looks. So this is the boat from the blog I keep hearing about. What did this Star Trek geek freak do to my design? The fourth was the overwhelming winner….. RIP Rob. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Captain of the Starship Enterprise Bayliner 3788 | NCC-1701-C Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:43 AM, John Irvin via CnC-List wrote: That is very sad news. Many thanks, Ron, for the gift of your talent. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 4:40 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List > wrote: > > That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful boats > that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found him very > generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several occasions I > asked. > RIP, Rob. > > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fandrewburtonyachtservices%2Fdata=05%7C01%7C%7C50f23cc6afdb4fa44ad108da93080dc5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637983960046361519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7Csdata=Z3WX%2BkC2mjnK2MLN2bGLjHhJZFL0RH1%2BPqvv4QA3fuQ%3Dreserved=0 > +401 965-5260 > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 >> for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >> >> Respectfully, >> Randy Stafford >> SV Grenadine >> C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> >> Sent from my iPhone
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RIP Rob, and thanks. For those who have not seen this, enjoy. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F5EUNYc_xiw Dave 33-2 Windstar Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 3:07 PM, Dean McNeill via CnC-List > wrote: > > Such sad news. > > I too have benefitted from Robs excellent design skills and his thoughtful > and generous advice. > > Rest In Peace sir. > > Dean > C 34 > Halifax, NS > > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 9:05 AM, Thomas Perison via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Fair Winds and Following Seas Rob. >> We are better as a sailing community and world because of your legacy. >> >> Tom >> Therapy >> 29 Mk 2 >> Solomons MD >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Sep 10, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >>> wrote: >>> >>> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch >>> 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> Randy Stafford >>> SV Grenadine >>> C 30 MK I #79 >>> Ken Caryl, CO >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >
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Such sad news. I too have benefitted from Robs excellent design skills and his thoughtful and generous advice. Rest In Peace sir. Dean C 34 Halifax, NS > On Sep 10, 2022, at 9:05 AM, Thomas Perison via CnC-List > wrote: > > Fair Winds and Following Seas Rob. > We are better as a sailing community and world because of your legacy. > > Tom > Therapy > 29 Mk 2 > Solomons MD > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 >> for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >> >> Respectfully, >> Randy Stafford >> SV Grenadine >> C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> >> Sent from my iPhone smime.p7s Description: S/MIME cryptographic signature
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Fair Winds and Following Seas Rob. We are better as a sailing community and world because of your legacy. Tom Therapy 29 Mk 2 Solomons MD Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 > for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
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That is very sad news. Many thanks, Ron, for the gift of your talent. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 4:40 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List > wrote: > > That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful boats > that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found him very > generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several occasions I > asked. > RIP, Rob. > > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fsite%2Fandrewburtonyachtservices%2Fdata=05%7C01%7C%7C50f23cc6afdb4fa44ad108da93080dc5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637983960046361519%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7Csdata=Z3WX%2BkC2mjnK2MLN2bGLjHhJZFL0RH1%2BPqvv4QA3fuQ%3Dreserved=0 > +401 965-5260 > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 >> for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >> >> Respectfully, >> Randy Stafford >> SV Grenadine >> C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> >> Sent from my iPhone
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I have the honor of owning at C 37+ a wonderful design that does a lot well. We are lucky that his talents will live on. Condolences to his family and friends. Rob Hamlin Vice Commodore East Greenwich Yacht Club > On Sep 10, 2022, at 7:19 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List > wrote: > > Sad news indeed. But what a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. He left his > mark on the world for years to come with the beauty, form and function of the > boats he designed. Dave > > David Knecht > Rear Commodore > Thames Yacht Club > New London, CT > > > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 4:39 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful boats >> that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found him very >> generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several occasions I >> asked. >> RIP, Rob. >> >> Andy >> >> Andrew Burton >> 26 Beacon Hill >> Newport, RI >> USA02840 >> >> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ >> +401 965-5260 >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List wrote: >>> >>> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch >>> 9/9/22 for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> Randy Stafford >>> SV Grenadine >>> C 30 MK I #79 >>> Ken Caryl, CO >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone
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Sad news indeed. But what a wonderful legacy he leaves behind. He left his mark on the world for years to come with the beauty, form and function of the boats he designed. Dave David Knecht Rear Commodore Thames Yacht Club New London, CT > On Sep 10, 2022, at 4:39 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List > wrote: > > That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful boats > that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found him very > generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several occasions I > asked. > RIP, Rob. > > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > Newport, RI > USA02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List >> wrote: >> >> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 >> for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. >> >> Respectfully, >> Randy Stafford >> SV Grenadine >> C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> >> Sent from my iPhone
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Very sad. What an icon. /John > On Sep 10, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 > for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
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That’s sad news. Aside from his obvious talent for designing beautiful boats that sailed as well as they looked, he was a very nice guy. I found him very generous with his time and happy to give advice on the several occasions I asked. RIP, Rob. Andy Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Sep 10, 2022, at 02:10, Randal Stafford via CnC-List > wrote: > > Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted end-of-watch 9/9/22 > for Rob Ball, on the C Owners Facebook group 50 minutes ago. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > SV Grenadine > C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > > Sent from my iPhone
