Tornado Gold Medalist Reg White Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of Tornado Gold Medalist and sailing legend Reg White. On Thursday 27th May while sailing his Brightlingsea One Design at Brightlingsea Sailing Club Reg had a heart attack and died.
Reg won a gold medal in the 1976 Montreal Olympics and was a world-renowned boatbuilder.
Message From The White Family (3rd June 2010)
Reg White MBE died peacefully in his BOD dinghy on the 27th May.
Many will have fond memories of the day Reg White and John Osborn returned from the 1976 Olympics as Gold Medallists, when the people of Brightlingsea lined the streets to welcome the heroes home.
Regrettably, on Monday 14th June, brother on law John will accompany his helmsman, with the rest of the family, on Reg’s final journey out of Brightlingsea.
The hearse will leave Seaview Road at 10.30 am driving via Red Barn Road and Church Road giving an opportunity for those who wish, to pay their respect from the road side.
After a private service at the crematorium, the family will return to All Saints Church to be amongst Reg’s many friends in a memorial service and celebration of his life.
The family thank everyone for the overwhelming sympathy and support received.
Thankyou for you help and kindness
Suzi White
