Obituary – Russell Potts
Russell, or Robert Russell, as he was named by his parents, Robert being his father’s name, so he was always known as Russell, was the elder of two boys growing up in Sunderland until the age of six when the…
16/10/2025
Obituary – Graham Arthur Wyeth
We heard yesterday the sad news that Graham Wyeth of the Gosport club passed away on Tuesday due to complications with his kidney dialysis treatment. Graham started in our sport in the late 1950’s with his friend Chris Edmonson at…
22/07/2025
Obituary – Brian Anderson
Brian Anderson, Gentleman One of the truly honourable members of the model yacht community has sadly died recently after a short illness. When you ask any of his club members, the first words that usually come to mind are “a…
31/05/2025
Obituary – Dave Holyoak. MBRYC.
It is with much regret that Market Bosworth Radio Yacht Club announce the death of our Club Treasurer Dave Holyoak. Dave has been a much-respected member of our Club for the last five years always willing to help others and…
08/11/2024
Obituary – Martin Underhill
It is with much sadness that Two Islands Radio Yacht Club announce the death of our Club Secretary Martin Underhill, after a long illness. Martin joined Two Islands just a few years ago but took on the role of Club…
06/11/2024
Derek Greener – Obituary
Brian Anderson’s tribute to Derek Greener. In the 1960s and the early 70s Derek lived in Tynemouth and sailed at the Model Boat Club in Tynemouth Lake. After moving to Newcastle he then sailed his home-built yachts at the Exhibition…
30/09/2024
Obituary – Geoff Raygada
It is with much sadness that Two Islands Radio Yacht Club announce the death of Chairman Geoff Raygada. Geoff has been a stalwart of the club holding the position of Club Secretary for many years before taking on the responsibility…
05/08/2024