Obituaries
Sheila Gyngell
From Peter Gyngell. It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the passing of my mum Sheila Gyngell, mum passed away peacefully at home yesterday 29 January 2024 at the grand age of 93, she was a very stubborn and strong person that fought to the very end, she...
Anthony Hilder, member of MYC and well-known local artist who sold his work under the name of Anthony Flemming.
Anthony Hilder was a sailor and painter from an early age. First in dinghies in the Thames, he progressed on to cruisers in his twenties. His first cruiser was an Atalanta, wooden and twin keeled. This he sailed with Heather his wife and baby daughters. He progressed...
David Dale 4th September 1943 – 15th May 2023
David Dale 4th September 1943 – 15th May 2023 David and brother John were brought up in the Medway towns, where his parents had a retail business. He was educated at Sir Joseph Williams Mathematical School, Rochester. His parents were members of the Medway Yacht Club...
Mike Spurgin: 24 September 1926 – 17 January 2023
Mike Spurgin joined the MYC in 1962 and sailed a series of cruisers; Blue Glass (Spurn), Galloping Ghost (Listang), Galloping Knight (Westerly GK24) and Gordian Knot (Westerly GK29). He achieved considerable success in club events, not only due to him being the author...