In Memoriam: Wolfgang Heinemann

The global sailing community is mourning the loss of Wolfgang Heinemann who passed away on Monday 7 February.

Wolfgang had been an International Measurer with the Tornado Class since 2006. He also served the class with the benefit of his experience by offering advice on how to solve technical challenges and providing sails for Zuccoli, Gran, One Design and OS3 craft from his Catsailing shed in Bad Wildungen, Germany.

He was an avid Tornado sailor for many years and known as a talkative friend, sailor and sportsman who truly loved the class, and was incredibly supportive of young sailors breaking into the class. He will be sorely missed by the International Tornado Association Committee and entire world of sailing.