Friday, December 28, 2012
Lynn Alexander Watters, two time Canadian Olympian, former International Judge and Canadian Judge Emeritus passed away in Kingston, ON on December 25th 2012. He will be greatly missed by the Sailing Community.
EIGHT BELLS - LYNN WATTERS
It is with great sadness I tell the sailing world that my dad, Lynn
Watters, died on Christmas day at the age of 96. He made significant
contributions to the sport we all love.
During his tenure as head of the IYRU (ISAF) Rules Committee he shaped the
way we all race today. He created the International Judging system which is
now universally used for all major regattas. As an International Judge
himself, he officiated at almost every major regatta worldwide at one time
or another. The list is far too long but some standouts are the America's
Cup and the Olympics. Dad sailed in two Olympics, 1960 and 1964 in the
Dragon class. He was universally known as one of the great tacticians in
our sport.
Dad called a number of Royalty his friends; he was one of a select group of
400 invited guests (including the Queen Mother) who attended King Olaf's
80th birthday. He gave much to the sport and the sport gave back to him.
Watters, died on Christmas day at the age of 96. He made significant
contributions to the sport we all love.
During his tenure as head of the IYRU (ISAF) Rules Committee he shaped the
way we all race today. He created the International Judging system which is
now universally used for all major regattas. As an International Judge
himself, he officiated at almost every major regatta worldwide at one time
or another. The list is far too long but some standouts are the America's
Cup and the Olympics. Dad sailed in two Olympics, 1960 and 1964 in the
Dragon class. He was universally known as one of the great tacticians in
our sport.
Dad called a number of Royalty his friends; he was one of a select group of
400 invited guests (including the Queen Mother) who attended King Olaf's
80th birthday. He gave much to the sport and the sport gave back to him.
--
Alex Watters
Alex Watters
