It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our past fleet commodore, Remsen Barnard.  Rem and his wife Vera had been very active in the fleet for a number of years.  Rem was a member of the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek.

Rem was a fighter, battling Parkinson’s Disease for over 20 years.

Rem was so many things to those he touched.  He was a leader, a mentor, a sailor, a friend, and so much more.

Rem also served as the chief of staff for past international commodore Clint Collier.  His ability to keep a calm head while addressing international requests helped Clint have a tremendously successful administration.

Rem was passionate about sailing.  His enthusiasm for the sea prompted the fleet to establish a scholarship in his honor that allows young people to spend a week-long session aboard the tall ship Matthew Turner.

We would encourage you to honor Rem’s memory by considering a donation in any amount you wish.  A direct link to the donation page is here.  

If you prefer, you may mail your check, payable to:
Call of the Sea
ATTN: Remsen Barnard Scholarship
c/o Jeff Kasper
PO Box 21257 
Concord, CA 94521 
Here’s a link to Rem’s obituary in the East Bay Times.

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