Chris Withers finished his last race yesterday

Our friend, competitor, and reigning Fleet 9 Champion, Chris Withers, passed away yesterday, December 27. Chris steered Envy #138 to many a victory, much to the frustration of those of us who assumed that because we were younger we could beat him. He also had great success with the Navy boats for years before he got Envy, winning the Shields Nationals in 1983. His wife, Donnis, and four children survive him.