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Feb232022

Ray New. Life Member, Christchurch Rowing Club.

DateWednesday, February 23, 2022 at 2:50PM

Ray New an Honorary Life Member of Christchurch Rowing Club passed away suddenly on Saturday 6th February.

Ray had been out sailing in the morning and was on his way home when he suffered a major heart attack. Ray was one of the most successful oarsmen at Christchurch and in the Hants & Dorset with multiple championship wins in Single Sculls, Pairs and Fours. Ray was the winner of 6 South Coast Senior Championships one Junior / Senior Championship and an open Junior winner. Ray commenced rowing in 1964 and was an outstanding athlete in all sports and was captain of Christchurch in 1974, 1979 and 1980.

Ray followed this with a sailing career at Christchurch Sailing Club where he was an outstanding sailor enjoying many successes.

A Thanksgiving Service will be held in Christchurch Priory on Tuesday March 1st at 12:00.

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