UPDATE - Issue 26 - Summer 2006
Kit Hobday 1931-2006
Readers will be saddened to learn of the death of Kit Hobday in late June. A successful businessman in various industries, Kit's true passion was sailing. He won numerous titles in his long sailing career and was involved in two America's Cup campaigns. More recently his focus has been on training youngsters to rise to world standard.
Kit was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003, but it had already advanced to an inoperable state. Where lesser characters would have hung up their oilies, Kit squared up to the cancer. With wife Susie, described by him as his best friend, they worked tirelessly to publicise the problems of prostate cancer with the Ignorance isn't Bliss awareness campaign that targets women. It has been the official beneficiary of the Round the Island Race for the past two years.
All our thoughts are with the Hobday family at this difficult time as we mourn the loss, but celebrate the life of a truly remarkable gentleman.