It is with great sadness that we advise all club members of the passing of Lenny Young, Life Member of SLMASC, on Monday 10th December 2012.
Len, or Lenny as he was affectionately known to most of us, has been a stalwart of the club since his involvement began way back in 1972. Lenny was intimately involved in most facets of club operations for over 40 years in both the dinghy classes and then also as a foundation member of South Lake Macquarie Yacht Club in 1980, which he, Val and others, operated from his home at Sunshine prior to the yacht’s being formally accepted by SLMASC as a class in 1991.
A master boat builder who would assist anyone in need with boat repairs or construction advice, and a skilled handicapper who loved the banter of yachties complaining about their handicaps on a Monday night at the club, Lenny was both directly and indirectly responsible for helping to introduce generations of local sailors, including myself, to the sport, and for the inclusion of the yacht division in the club sailing program. His passing marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the clubs history, and is a great loss to his many friends and sailing ‘mates’ as well as to the broader club and the sport of sailing in general. Lenny was truely one of a kind ….. ‘Unique’ …. (also the name of several of the speedy Lenny designed and built home made yachts that he raced for so many years at the club).
The sincere condolences of all SLMASC members and crews go to Val and their three children, Cathy, Ian and Alan, and their families at this very sad and difficult time.
As a mark of respect, flags on the club will be flown at half mast from this Friday through until Sunday evening, and all sailors and visitors to the club are encouraged to remember Lenny and give their own private mark of respect as they cross the start and finish line this weekend.
Information regarding further acknowledgement of Lenny’s ‘Unique’ contribution to SLMASC will be advised in due course.
Well sailed Lenny ….. fair winds and smooth seas always.
Phil Evans
Vice President
SLMASC
