Sad Day

     Saddened today to learn of the passing of an old ski club friend by the name of Bill Darroch. Name won't mean anything to most here but Bill "lurked" a great deal and often commented under the byline of his longtime love and CCF member NautiqueNut. Bill joined our ski club in the early 70's and his first Correct Craft purchase was a Skier owned by Jim Patchett....our first backwards guy and the 3rd person in the world to obtain a masters rating. Bill owned Correct Crafts for most of his life including a beautifully restored '78 Ski Nautique and an "81 Nautique that was to be his "next project" almost to the time of his passing.
     We reconnected with Bill about a year ago through this site and were able to share numerous conversations and memories about skiing, barefooting, and Correct Crafts. Bill had hoped to be able to make one last trip to Lake X with the gang. Some may remember his "package deal" of the '78 and the "81 in the For Sales back in the spring. His '78 went to Texas [through this site I believe] and just before he passed a brother/sister team purchased the '81 with the intent to fully restore which pleased him to no end.
     Bill had a spot on memory and said his love affair with our boats began his first trip up to our club site on the Sandusky Bay when my brother and I came rumbling up to the dock in my '71 promo. Thanks to our sport, our boats, and most of all this site for putting us back in touch with a great guy! Although on dalysis and once again battling numerous cancers Bill was a tough, strong-willed, active, and courageous guy to the end. Bill passed away on July 1st.
     Our heart-felt sympathy goes out to Lisa. [NautiqueNut]

Bill, sorry to hear we lost a good CCFan. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Bill
Sorry to hear of this - as I mentioned to John it seems as though there is far too much of this these days.
Certainly gives you cause to take a moment and realize how fortunate we are even with all that we may consider our obstacles or challenges in life.

Be well and have a Merry Christmas

Hollywood wrote: This is from jbear's birthday thread earlier this year. NautiqueNut wrote: Pictured L-R: Backard Brian K., One Barefoot Bill D., World Champion Dale G., King Pin Bill B., and 6 foot 9 inch Gary B. EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT!!!! We still got and jbear is the living proof!!! Hope you enjoyed your birthday.

Thanx Kevin...

The friendships that we have made thru these boats are priceless. The time my family and my brother's family has spent together is priceless. Not sure where I'd be without my C/CFan buds.

Well said Bill....



john

Sure am sorry to hear of Bill's passing, his time here sure was blessed in having you guy's amongst his friends. Sorry for your Loss