According to a post in another forum Ian Farrier has passed:
"It is with a heavy heart that I tell you Ian Farrier passed away in
San Francisco on his way back from the
USA yesterday. We are in deep shock as we come to terms with the huge loss of our
captain, and our focus is on Ian’s immediate
family and the Farrier
Marine team.
Ian was a visionary, a
multihull genius, an all-round nice guy who leaves behind a huge legacy to the sailing world.
Farrier
Marine Limited is a strong business with a three year order book for the revolutionary F-22 sailboat. Despite dealing with our grief, it is very much ‘business as usual’ at the factory today. It is our job now to carry on the Farrier legacy and ensure his vision is carried out. – Rob Densem."
I have heard that his F27 is the only
multihull that has been elected to the
USA sailing hall of fame. His willingness to respond to questions about Farrier and
Corsair trimarans to complete strangers on several
forums seemed like he was a personal friend and mentor to get the most out of our boats. I will miss his
advice and presence. I love my
Corsair 31.
RIP good man