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I met Sir Durward 50 plus years ago in Miami. There he was Olympic Gold medalist, and Star World Champion. He was with his long time friend Basil Kelly. They were not quite sure who this kid was but by the end of the Bacardi Cup we were friends.
I sailed with Sir Durward in a North American Championship in 1987, and did I get a lesson on how to work in the front of a star. Of course there was the occasional gap in language but once I figured out what "boom the jib" ment all was good.
As the years went by Sir Durward would come to Miami with his son Randy and take a small group to dinner. He made it very clear of the importance of friendship and family.
He absolute devotion to the children of the Bahamas was maybe his finest moment.
Rest in peace my friend.
Rick Burgess


~ Richard Burgess