Rodney Myers

We’re sorry to have to report the passing this week of a celebrated son of Port Navas. Rodney Myers was born on D-day – June 6th 1944 – and grew up here with his two sisters; Jane and Sally. His parents Tony and Sue Myers opened Trewince House as a hotel just after the war. They helped to found the Helford River Sailing Club in 1948 and instigated the L’Aber Wrac’h Race in 1959. Otter, the Myers family sailing boat, became one of the best known gaffers on the Helford.

Although Rodney moved to Hampshire as an adult, he and Sandra returned to Cornwall when Rodney retired, settling eventually in Flushing. Rodney’s first love was always Port Navas. He was a regular competitor in our Regatta and a frequent winner of the Veteran’s Rowing. He will be greatly missed by his many friends here and around the Helford.

Rodney at the 2014 Regatta

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