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Svend’s Memorial Saturday

By Andy Turpin | June 12, 2013 | Alameda, CA |

 As reported earlier, the Bay Area sailing community lost one of its most beloved ‘elder statesmen’ last month. Svend Svendsen passed away at home on May 27 with his loving family by his side, after enduring a courageous battle with cancer. 

An avid racer, boatbuilder, and the founder of Svendsen’s Boat Works in Alameda, Svend was enormously well-liked among local sailors, as his inherent good nature led him to always have a smile and kind words for both friends and strangers.

A memorial will be held in Svend’s honor this Saturday, June 15, 2 p.m. at the Encinal YC. All who knew him are welcome to attend. Condolences may be sent here. The family notes that donations in Svend’s honor can be made to the Encinal Junior Sailing Program, or the Alameda Junior Golf Club.

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