I'm sorry to write that my good friend Tim passed away, swept over the bar sooner than expected by cancer a week ago.
Tim was a creative and entertaining person with many talents. His career included yacht charter skipper, boat restoring, jewellery making. As the rig on his BRe, Papagena, testified, Tim was an innovative designer and a skilled craftsman. He was also a great person to be with in challenging situations. I was privileged to crew with Tim when he piloted a yacht through the sound of Jura, in F5+, mid-tide and in the dark. Tim was also the best sea-cook I've ever met, once he got used to my appetite. We will miss him and our condolences very much go to Jo and his family.
Tim's cremation will be Tuesday 5th December at 2.45pm West Wiltshire Crematorium, Devizes Road, Semington, Trowbridge BA14 6HL.
Matthew