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H O N O R I N G
LARRY BRAND
Look for this decal within the fleet. It is a symbol of
Larry’s ongoing spirit and drive for the Melges 17.
A Legend Lost:
Remembering Larry Brand
1954 -2007. On Sunday, March 11, 2007
following the awards ceremony for the
Melges 17 Midwinter Championship, the
M17 fleet lost one of its beloved owners
and fiercest competitors. Captain for
Fleet Number 1, Larry Brand, from White
Lake, Michigan died suddenly after finishing
the regatta with his wife Colleen.
Larry not only left behind his family of
four sons — Kevin, Keith (regular crew
with Larry), Mac and Beau, but also left
behind a legacy of accomplishments that
no one will forget. After establishing the
very first Melges 17 fleet, he campaigned
hard to conduct the very first Melges 17
National Championship held at White
Lake in 2005.
Shortly after his death, members of
the class established the Larry Brand
Memorial Series Trophy in his honor. The
new racing series was initially announced
at the Lake Eustis event and it seemed
only appropriate that this perpetual
trophy bear the name of a true class
champion, a pivotal figure and dear
friend. The trophy is a symbol of the
camaraderie within the class and is
designed to help build participation in
the many events that fill the yearly Melges
17 racing calendar. Through this trophy,
Larry's perseverance and passion for the
Melges 17 lives on.
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