A lifelong yachtsman first with Thorpe Bay Yacht Club and later in life as Commodore at Bradwell Quay Yacht. With his wife Liz they were particularly successful in leading the Club in the early 1990's, encouraging new as well as the established members to participate in the full range of sailing and social activities. Derek understood the importance of the RNLI’s lifesaving work actively sponsoring fund-raising activities in the local sailing community.
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