Tom Blackaller died in 1989, however he packed lots of life in his 49 years. His accomplishments earned him induction to the Nationwide Crusing Corridor of Fame, and reminiscences of his legendary character reside on within the broad internet that he forged.
His house base, St Francis Yacht Membership, organized a cross nation convention name during which notable members of Tom’s sphere share tales and tall tales about one in all crusing’s most colourful skippers. From Admiral’s Cup to America’s Cup, they reminisce and roast the wicked-fast wisecracker who might sail the paint off boats and ended a lifetime of carousing when he fell head-over-heels in love at 46—and died simply three years later.
Audio system: John Bertrand, Lisa Blackaller, Christine Blackaller Bickley, Vince Casalaina, Paul Cayard, Zan Drejes, Tom Ducharme, Dennis Durgan, Hank Easom, Scott Easom, Ted Eden, StFYC Commodore Pete Gilmore, Bob Hanelt, Ron Holland, S/C Doug Holm, Dave Hulse, Gary Jobson, Kenny Keefe, Russell Lengthy, Jeff Madrigali, Dave Pedrick, Rick Rundle, Russ Silvestri, Skip Steveley, Bruce Stone, Hank Stuart, Commodore Tompkins, Mike Toppa, Don Trask, Tom Whidden, and Ron Younger
Watch and hearken to the 1:05 video: https://youtu.be/2m_FEPyYbbs
This was Half 2 of a tribute to Tom Blackaller. To view Half 1, click on right here.
