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
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From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List
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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
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.
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From: Randal Stafford via CnC-List
Sent: Saturday,
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
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
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 <
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.
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
RIP Rob, and thanks.
For those who have not seen this, enjoy.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F5EUNYc_xiw
Dave
33-2 Windstar
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> 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
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
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
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> On Sep 10, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Randal Stafford via CnC-List
> wrote:
>
> Listers, I regret to report that Pat Mangan Ball posted
That is very sad news. Many thanks, Ron, for the gift of your talent.
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> 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
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
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
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
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
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