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11-05-2016, 19:48
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2008
Boat: Bestevaer 49
Posts: 16,151
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Vale Monte
It is with a very heavy heart that I submit this thread.
Monte, a long term member here and moderator has had a heart attack and died.
His partner Jen is currently in Bequia.
Jen, we extend our deepest sympathy. Monte will be terribly missed.
Is there anything we can do to help?
Angela
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11-05-2016, 20:01
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: 29° 49.16’ N 82° 25.82’ W
Boat: Pearson 422
Posts: 16,306
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Re: Vale Monte
I am shocked and very saddened. He looks much too young and healthy to go so suddenly. My deepest sympathies to Jen and all the family. He was a great asset to the forum and I will miss his posts.
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11-05-2016, 20:04
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kona, Hawaii
Boat: Lagoon 380
Posts: 184
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Re: Vale Monte
So very sad for all who knew him. I bought their Sephina 1, the lovely 380 lagoon that they sailed together in, and then preparing for their round the world trip in their new 400. I feel a special connection with both of them, and a deep sadness for the dream that is shattered. Life is precious, love like this is rare. My heart is open wide for the healing that Jen will receive from her sailing community and from those who loved Rob.
I honor the wonderful experience that you and Rob created for me with Sephina 1.
Thank you!
Wendi
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11-05-2016, 20:18
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 897
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Re: Vale Monte
Our deepest sympathy to Jen. We hope that even though Rob's life was tragically cut short, he died doing what he loved best. I'll miss his words of wisdom, but are grateful for the interaction that we had. Vale Monte.
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11-05-2016, 20:25
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon
Posts: 5,975
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Re: Vale Monte
I am in absolute utter shock that this terrible news has come ... A man I know very little intimate detail of, but a great deal from the outside as well as our discussions... A man I admired greatly, and envied even more...
Probably not the way he would see it, but it makes him that much more admirable...
I'm at a loss... And can only offer my sincerest thoughts and wishes...
Jen, if there is absolutely anything I or the rest of the CF team can do... We are here for any request no matter how small or large it may seem...
We are family... We are here... Let us help...
Ed
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11-05-2016, 20:40
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: On board
Boat: Van de Stadt 50'
Posts: 1,406
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Re: Vale Monte
Jen we are so sorry to hear the news. We only knew Monte through the forum and private messages. We were looking forward to meeting him this year. Our thoughts are with you and we wish you strength for the future.
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11-05-2016, 21:53
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Singapore
Boat: Lagoon 450
Posts: 273
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Re: Vale Monte
To Jen and both families our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
God Bless
SV TOT
Wayne 😃
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12-05-2016, 00:02
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 83
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Re: Vale Monte
Sad, He looks very young in the picture
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12-05-2016, 00:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Melbourne Australia
Boat: FP Elba 45
Posts: 406
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Re: Vale Monte
I am deep shock, I never met Monty in person but respected his knowledge and excellent posts, Jen, our deepest sympathy.
Peter and Patricia
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12-05-2016, 01:00
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: aboard, cruising in Australia
Boat: Sayer 46' Solent rig sloop
Posts: 28,513
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Re: Vale Monte
We, too, new monte only at a a distance, from posts on CF. Still, we know what it means to lose loved ones, and i wanted to extend, cloyed as it may be, our deepest sympathies; I know to the very bottom of my soul, this isn't a fun time. Do, please, feel free to ask whatever help of us you may want.
Ether hugs,
Ann
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12-05-2016, 01:25
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Innisfail, North Queensland, Australia
Boat: Lagoon 380 #241
Posts: 317
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Re: Vale Monte
We are absolutely speechless. This is so sad.
Monte was a fountain of info & always too willing to help & spread his knowledge & experiences.
Our thoughts go out to Jen & families.
Sincerely
Nerida & Dave
Sent from my iPhone using Cruisers Sailing Forum
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12-05-2016, 02:00
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Hervey Bay Qld Australia
Boat: currently boatless
Posts: 695
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Re: Vale Monte
From Sue and I, we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Jen and Montes familey. We can only echo all the sentiments that have been stated so deservedly in regard to Monti. Its a mark of the person who you have never met except via this site yet that you feel you have known them for years. Rest in peace Monte, you are going to be missed.
Greg and Sue
Sunshine
Hervey Bay
Queensland Aus.
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12-05-2016, 02:09
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Seville London Eastbourne
Posts: 13,406
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Re: Vale Monte
Ive been sat here for 15 minutes trying to find words that will express something of worth or comfort.
I cant.
I can say that the man lived the life he wanted in the manner of his choice and with the person he wanted to be with. Few of us get to do that.
You did good Monte.
You will be missed.
Bless your life mate.
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12-05-2016, 03:32
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: On the boat
Boat: LAGOON 400
Posts: 2,349
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Re: Vale Monte
Most helpful in CF world.
Monte is one of these few people that influenced me to be better person to stranger.
I guess, he will continue sailing out there...
hav fun
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12-05-2016, 03:35
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Hobart
Boat: Alloy Peterson 40
Posts: 3,919
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Re: Vale Monte
FAVORITE WINDSPEED
Quote:
Originally Posted by monte
10-20 from any direction. Over that the boat noises tend to drown out the acoustic guitar sounds. No need for reefing or keeping an eye on the spinnaker and boat speeds usually 6-8kt. Sweet spot, maybe 15. Some days sailing in 15 with pretty flat water I comment that I wish we could just sail right round the world like this..
Add no adverse current and blue skies and the occasional fish hookup and we're good to go! |
Enjoy this in fiddlers green. Fair winds and fine fish.
Sounds like Monte lived life as it should be lived. A very sad loss.
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