Launch a Memory Wells

Gareth Ernest Hopkin September 1946-2021

I chose to put Gareth's name on this life boat as he was a volunteer boatman in Sumner, New Zealand. He attended Naval College at the age of 13 in London, but didn't go in the Navy. In his late 50's he had his own boat and also used to go collect boats for others and sail them down the coast to their new moorings. He missed going sailing when he had to sell his own boat. We know he would be pleased with this dedication, and smiling down on us. A much missed only Brother.