It is with great sadness that we report on the passing of legendary J 24 sailor Ian Philip Torode.
Ian owned three J’s “Paddy Wagon, Cookie Monster and Duesburys”, competing in the 1986 Newport Rhode Island and 1988 Sydney World Championships. His results of note were 10th in the worlds, twice 3rd and 4th in the Australian Championships and 3 Victorian Titles.
Ian greatest legacy was the work he did as National measurer and decade long service on the National Committee. The Australian J24 Class would not be what it is today, without the efforts of Ian.
A Orthopedic Surgeon of international repute, he is survived by his wife Lyn and sons Robbie and Tim.