TRSC member David Hemsley from Katikati sadly passed away late on Friday evening, 28th February 2025.

David will be sorely missed by his RC sailing friends as a truly wonderful person—kind, friendly, and always a pleasure to sail against and spend time with. His positive attitude was infectious, and he could not do enough to help everyone all of the time.

The photo above shows David at the newly built Katikati Storm Water Pond as it took shape over the past few years.

He was the heart and soul of the Lake Gilmore crew in Waihi, and we always enjoyed sailing with him at the Tauranga Lakes whenever he could join us.

You could always call into Dave’s Katikati Man Cave on your way past and find him rebuilding someone’s yacht or fixing RMG winches for sailors across New Zealand.

David, we will dearly miss sailing with you. Rest in peace.

Tauranga Radio Sailing Club -  tgarsc@gmail.com

Note David's family are having a private service this week for immediate family only