(Alameda, CA)- Rest in peace, dear friend Chris Corlett. Chris was a long-time J/Sailor and J/Dealer with Don Trask in J/Boats West for 15+ years and, recently, was working with Jeff Brown at JK3 Yachts in their Alameda, California location. Chris died in his sleep on November 23, 2012 in Alameda, CA.The San Francisco sailing community has lost one of the best all-around sailors that have ever sailed the Bay. Chris was a kind and giving individual who loved his kids, sailing, and having fun on sailboats. His laugh was contagious and he was one of the most honest and forthright professional in the yachting industry.
Chris had an incredible sailing career that included multiple Big Boat Series wins in addition to great achievements on "Scarlett O'Hara" at SORC, Clipper Cup, and Admirals Cup amongst many others.
From the J/Community perspective, Chris was instrumental in developing several fleets in Northern California including the J/35 and J/105, the latter continuing to be one of the strongest one-design fleets ever in the history of San Francisco Bay sailing.
We at J/Boats and the larger J/Sailing community are sad to see him go. Best wishes and condolences from all of us to the Corlett family and friends.
