Barry Purcell passed away on September 8th. Barry was an active member of QCYC until his resignation due to ill health in 2014.
Barry built his classic yacht Scimitar and was a major contributor to the Classic Yacht Association of Australia and to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club. Barry's sons Damian, Andrew and John, and grand-daughter Hannah, are all current members of QCYC, and Scimitar remains on the QCYC Boat Register.
A tribute to Barry from the CYAA is attached below. The CYAA have also compiled a series of articles that Barry wrote in 2005.
The Flag Officers, Committee and Members of QCYC send their sympathy and condolences to Margaret, family and friends.
Vale Barry Purcell 1939-2016
Last Modified on 14/09/2016 17:31